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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Finance

Vitalik Buterin Dumps Altcoins Worth 220 ETH That Have 'No Moral Value'

The Ethereum co-founder said investors would lose "most of the money" they put into the coins.

Vitalik Buterin shares a new blog post on Ethereum's roadmap to address scaling, privacy, and wallet security. (CoinDesk)

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‘Vitalik’ NFT Collection Rises in Interest

The Gitcoin Presents non-fungible token (NFT) collection is soaring in value after its open edition mint concluded Wednesday, taking the top spot across leading marketplaces. The collection is rapidly rising in interest and value because of the association of Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin with the project, though his direct involvement in the NFT drop has not been established. "The Hash" panel discuss the drop and the implications for the Ethereum community.

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Markets

Embattled Crypto Lender Celsius Allocates $25M for Withdrawals, Burns $500M in WBTC

Celsius Network established a crypto wallet with $25 million of crypto assets for the lender’s custody account holders to withdraw, Arkham Intelligence said in a report. Eligible customers have withdrawn some $17.7 million of crypto assets, the firm’s chief executive said in a Wednesday court hearing.

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Finance

Let’s Talk About Crypto Protocol Layers and Why Investors Must Examine Them

They’re the overflow rooms for the bustling Bitcoin and Ethereum ecosystems.

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Tech

Gitcoin’s Owocki Says Crypto Can Regenerate the World. Just Don’t Call Him Starry-Eyed

A programmer by training, Kevin Owocki's view of securities law is not based in any formal legal training but crypto optimism, evolutionary science, economics and legal theory, with a focus on the principal-agent problem.

(Melody Wang/CoinDesk)

Tech

ETHDenver Teases Spin-off Plans as Conference Winds Down

After a successful week of hacking, networking and partying, conference co-founder John Paller revealed he is in talks to organize satellite events in other countries.

ETHDenver co-founder John Paller delivers his closing remarks. (Danny Nelson/CoinDesk)

Markets

Gitcoin, a Crowdfunding Platform for Open-Source Software Votes to Seed Staked ETH Index

The index could provide a stream of income for Gitcoin to raise funds for grants – if users are attracted to the new index that exposes token holders to a diversified set of liquid staking tokens.

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Opinion

ETHDenver Looks Cringey to You Because Ethereum Has an Actual Community

Like any good punk or hip hop show, this year's Colorado event for coders will feature events that will "scare away normies," CoinDesk Chief Insights Columnist David Z. Morris writes.

Uniswap booth at ETHDenver 2023 (Danny Nelson/CoinDesk)

Videos

ConsenSys to Launch zkEVM Public Testnet March 28

ConsenSys, a top software firm working on the Ethereum blockchain, is rolling out a zero-knowledge Ethereum Virtual Machine (zkEVM) public testnet on March 28, intensifying the race among top crypto firms to be first to go fully live with the fast-emerging technology. "The Hash" panel discusses what this means for the Ethereum community.

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