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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Videos

Zero Knowledge Proofs Explained

Matter Labs is opening its zkSync Era to general users after it launched to developers last month. CEO and co-founder Alex Gluchowski explains what zero-knowledge proofs are as competition between Ethereum scaling platforms heats up.

Mar 24, 2023

Tech

Matter Labs Opens zkSync Era to Users, Claiming First in ‘Zero Knowledge’ Tech on Ethereum

After zkSync Era was launched only for developers last month, the project took the additional step Friday of opening to general users. The latest push comes just days ahead of the rival Polygon system’s planned rollout Monday of its own “zero knowledge Ethereum Virtual Machine.”

By Margaux NijkerkMar 24, 2023

Citrea says its zero-knowledge rollup will help expand Bitcoin's ability to accommodate NFTs and DeFi. (Unsplash modified by CoinDesk)

Tech

Ethereum Network DRPC Aims to Quell Centralization Risks Ahead of Shanghai Upgrade

DRPC developers say Ethereum remains dependent on a few major centralized RPC players, which undermines ecosystem sustainability and security.

By Shaurya MalwaMar 23, 2023

Tech

Ethereum Usage Will Drop If the Blockchain Doesn’t Boost Speed: Bank of America

The network has had a first-mover advantage thus far as a platform developers could build apps on, a report from the bank said.

By Will CannyMar 23, 2023

Ethereum’s long-term viability depends on its ability to follow its road map. (Shutterstock)

Tech

ConsenSys’ MetaMask Institutional Starts Staking Marketplace With Allnodes, Blockdaemon, Kiln

The new marketplace comes just weeks before Ethereum’s much-anticipated Shanghai hard fork that should spur growth in staking services.

By Bradley KeounMar 22, 2023

Tech

Bitcoin Mining Firm Navier Starts Tokenized Hashrate Marketplace for 'Qualified' Customers

The Navier platform is intended to give users more control over their acquired hashrate, and enable them to sell it on.

By Eliza GkritsiMar 22, 2023

Bitmain Antminer mining rigs (Christie Harkin/CoinDesk)

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Latest Ethereum Blocks Suggest Validators Are Reversing Censorship

Noncensoring relays such as Agnostic and ultra sound are delivering more data blocks on Ethereum than Flashbots, the one-time king of MEV-delivering relays.

By Margaux NijkerkMar 22, 2023

(Creative Commons, modified by CoinDesk)

Finance

Polygon Partners With Salesforce for NFT-Based Loyalty Program

Salesforce partnership with the blockchain platform marks another major company’s investment into customer engagement initiatives using Web3 technologies.

By Elizabeth NapolitanoMar 17, 2023

Policy

Is Ether a Security?

Last week was chaotic.

By Nikhilesh DeMar 16, 2023

Finance

Playboy Lost $4.9M on Ether It Accepted as NFT Payments

The company’s net carrying value of digital assets was $327,000 as of December.

By Aoyon AshrafMar 16, 2023

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