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Ethereum
Ethereum, a decentralized blockchain platform, has emerged as a prominent player in the world of cryptocurrencies. It is not just a digital currency like Bitcoin but also a platform that enables developers to build and deploy smart contracts and decentralized applications (DApps). Ethereum's underlying technology, powered by its native cryptocurrency Ether [ETH], offers a secure and transparent environment for executing peer-to-peer transactions without the need for intermediaries. With a vast community of developers, businesses, and individuals involved, Ethereum has become a hub for innovation and collaboration in the crypto space. Companies across various industries are exploring the potential of Ethereum's smart contract capabilities to streamline operations, enhance security, and reduce costs. Moreover, Ethereum's open-source nature allows for the creation of new protocols and blockchain networks, fostering interoperability and scalability within the ecosystem. Crypto exchanges play a crucial role in facilitating the trading of Ethereum, providing a platform for individuals and institutions to buy, sell, and store their ETH securely. As the demand for Ethereum continues to grow, so does the number of exchanges offering ETH trading pairs, ensuring liquidity and accessibility for investors.
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Meet ‘Dencun.’ Ethereum Developers Are Already Planning Next Hard Fork
The next major upgrade for the blockchain will include “proto-danksharding,” though developers are still deciding what else to include in the hard fork.
Ether Selling Pressure Post-Shanghai Upgrade Was 'Non-Event,' Says Nansen
The number of staked ether has climbed to 19.55 million, a new all-time high, as ETH staking deposits surpassed withdrawals.
Aragon Scraps Planned Community Control of $200M Treasury Amid Battle With Activist Investors
The Aragon Association on Tuesday canceled its plans for holders of its ANT token to wield broad voting powers over everything from strategic direction to a $200 million treasury, dealing a major blow to the DAO-focused Ethereum startup’s transition to a decentralized autonomous organization. CoinDesk's Managing Editor for Data and Tokens, Danny Nelson, joins "The Hash" panel to discuss the latest developments.
EY Unveils Ethereum-Based Carbon Emission Tracking Platform
EY, the professional services giant, has started an Ethereum-based platform for enterprises to track their carbon emissions and carbon credit traceability. "The Hash" panel discusses the latest developments as EY Global Blockchain Leader Paul Brody said in a statement, "detailed traceability allows for tracking of emissions inventory through tokenization including the ability to link carbon output to specific product output."
EY Launches Ethereum-Based Carbon Emission Tracking Platform
The EY OpsChain ESG made the announcement at the firm’s Global Blockchain Summit in London.
Coinbase Works to Fix Wallet Support for Ethereum Staking Withdrawals Stuck in Limbo
According to Coinbase’s customer support, “Our systems currently do not support deposits to Coinbase ETH addresses from external validators… Funds may be stuck until we are able to support these transactions.”
PEPE Meme Coin Craze Spreads Wealth to Ethereum Validators Running Blockchain
As risk-taking crypto traders sought to make tremendous profits off of surging prices for the suddenly-hot PEPE, a resulting surge in transaction fees brought a windfall to validators running the Ethereum blockchain.
Privacy Project Railgun DAO Adopts Chainway’s ‘Proof of Innocence’ Tool
Railgun DAO’s new functionality – initially developed by the developer Chainway for use on Tornado Cash – could allow users to mathematically demonstrate that coins involved in transactions did not come from blacklisted addresses. Digital Currency Group, owner of CoinDesk, is an investor in Railgun DAO.
Bitcoin’s Activity Pushes Average Transaction Fee to Nearly 2-Year High
A spike in transactions on the Bitcoin blockchain involving Ethereum-style tokens and non-fungible token (NFT)-like "inscriptions" has driven up congestion on the network, pushing the average fee rate to the highest in nearly two years while showering miners of the cryptocurrency with extra revenue. "The Hash" panel discusses the milestone and its implications for the Bitcoin ecosystem.
Ethereum Gas Fee Surges to 12-Month High as PEPE Frenzy Grips Market
Users pay the fees, measured in fractions of ether (ETH) known as gwei, to execute transactions on the smart contract blockchain.
