Polygon Rolls Out Zero-Knowledge, Privacy-Enhanced Identification Product
Under the design for Polygon ID, a bar owner could theoretically use the credential-verification system to verify a patron is of age, without ever having to look at any identification card.

Lido Gearing Up For Ethereum's Upcoming Shanghai Upgrade
Lido, the biggest liquid staking platform on the Ethereum blockchain, opened a snapshot vote on its version 2 (v2) upgrade, which includes a "Staking Router" said to ease the onboarding of different validator subsets. The second element of the v2 upgrade will allow users to redeem Lido’s flagship stETH tokens for the underlying ether tokens once Ethereum’s Shanghai upgrade, more accurately known as "Shapella," hits. "The Hash" panel discusses what this means for the Lido community and the future of decentralization.

Centralized Exchange Scrutiny Will Spur Research of Decentralized Exchanges
Decentralized exchanges have an intriguing road ahead amid the wreckage of FTX.

Lido Community Conducting Snapshot of V2 Upgrade Design Approval
Lido is gearing up for Ethereum’s upcoming Shanghai upgrade.

Crypto Wallet Provider Safe Launches Developer Stack Enabling Account Abstraction
The open-source stack will allow developers to build Web3 apps that enable account abstraction while maintaining a Web2 user experience.

Bernstein Sees 'Cautious' Ether Price Until Shanghai Upgrade
The firm noted that investors are worried about a "supply overhang."

Upcoming Upgrades That Will Shape the Ethereum Ecosystem
Here are some approaching dates and launches that Ethereum followers and observers should keep an eye on.

Disinvitation From Denver Crypto Conference Reveals Tensions Between Aptos, Sui Blockchains
Tensions have gone public between Aptos and Sui, two startup blockchains staffed by teams of individuals who emerged from Facebook's defunct Diem stablecoin project.

Non-Custodial Liquid Staking Platform Ether.Fi Closes $5.3M Fundraise
The round was co-led by North Island Ventures, Chapter One and Node Capital and included participation from BitMex founder Arthur Hayes.

Second Ethereum Testnet Successfully Simulates Shanghai Hard Fork
The Sepolia testnet was able to successfully process staked ETH withdrawals. There is one more test on the Goerli testnet that is planned before Shanghai goes live.
