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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Tech

Ethereum's ENS Identity System Set to Launch Own Layer-2 Blockchain

"Namechain" will use a zero-knowledge rollup for scaling and is likely to go live around the end of 2025.

Ethereum Name Service founder Nick Johnson (ENS)

Markets

Bitcoin Hits Another Milestone, Topping $77K for First Time; Funding Rates Suggest Crypto Rally Can Keep Going

Cardano's ADA, Polygon's POL advanced 15% as the broad-market CoinDesk 20 Index outperformed BTC.

Bitcoin price on Nov. 8 (CoinDesk)

Tech

Ethereum Foundation's Treasury Shrunk 39% Over 2 1/2 Years to $970M

The foundation has spent roughly $240 million since March 2022, and holds most of its treasury in ether, which has slid roughly 22% since the last financial report.

Ethereum (ethereum.org)

Tech

In Win for Polygon's AggLayer, Magic Labs Unveils Chain Unification Network 'Newton'

Newton will allow for wallet solutions to plug into the AggLayer, which is a Polygon-backed effort to connect affiliated chains and allow tokens to freely move between them. Magic Labs claims its the first dedicated network for wallet solutions and chain unification.

Magic Labs CEO Sean Li

Tech

Bitcoin Developers Working With StarkWare, Blockstream Claim Breakthrough on New Features

The prestigious team of developers say that the new method for adding "covenants," while still in need of refinement, could bring greater programmability to the Bitcoin blockchain without requiring a notoriously difficult-to-pass upgrade known as a soft fork.

Figure from the just-published paper (Heilman, Kolobov, Levy, Poelstra)

Tech

VC Darling Eclipse Finally Debuts Its Solana-Ethereum Blockchain Hybrid

Eclipse raised more than $50 million from investors but has been marred by controversy over the past year.

Lunar eclipse (Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)

Tech

Protocol Village: MultiversX Reports That Tech Enthusiast Set Up Testnet Node on Smartphone

The latest in blockchain tech upgrades, funding announcements and deals. For the period of Oct. 31-Nov. 6.

Protocol Village is CoinDesk's living column chronicling blockchain tech project updates (CoinDesk)

Markets

‘It’s So Early’: How Solana Is Competing With Ethereum for Institutional Interest

Solana has a reputation as a memecoin hub, but financial institutions are looking to build on the network.

Solana's offices in New York City (Danny Nelson)

Finance

Will U.S. Election Change Crypto? Maybe, but TradFi Giants Likely to Plow Ahead Regardless

Just this week, in the run-up to Election Day, some big finance projects were announced — suggesting no worries about the road ahead.

The U.S. election may have some short term impact on the crypto industry but TradFi giants are likely to plow ahead regardless of the results. (Douglas Rissing/Getty Image)

Tech

Protocol Village: Starknet Claims to Shatter Transaction Speed Record Among Ethereum Layer-2 Networks

The latest in blockchain tech upgrades, funding announcements and deals. For the period of Oct. 24-30.

Protocol Village is CoinDesk's living column chronicling blockchain tech project updates (CoinDesk)