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The One-Way ETH 'Burn' That Will Kick-Start Ethereum 2.0

With final preparations for the launch of Ethereum 2.0 soon to be underway, CoinDesk's Christine Kim spoke with developers Raul Jordan and Eduardo Antuña Díez about what's left to do and what comes next.

Ethereum 2.0

Tecnología

Cardano Introduces Proof-of-Stake With 'Shelley' Hard Fork

It's alive! Cardano has successfully hard forked to its major upgrade, Shelley, which introduced proof-of-stake to the network.

Mary Shelley wrote the Gothic novel "Frankenstein." Boris Karloff starred in the 1931 movie version. (Wikimedia Commons)

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Staking on Ethereum 2.0 Takes First Step With Test System for Validators

The transition to Ethereum 2.0 and its proof-of-stake consensus model is finally underway.

Ethereum founder Vitalik Buterin speaks at ETHDenver 2020.

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Ethereum 2.0 Developers Announce ‘Final’ Testnet Before Network Launch

Medalla, the final testnet before Ethereum begins its long-awaited, gradual transition to proof of stake (PoS), has been announced.

(Preston van loon, Prysmatic labs/CoinDesk Archives)

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The Zcash Privacy Tech Underlying Ethereum’s Transition to Eth 2.0

Ethereum’s consensus algorithm is not the only thing changing with the launch of Eth 2.0. The underlying cryptography itself is getting an overhaul.

Multiple curves

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First Mover: Cardano's No Ethereum Killer Yet, but It's Winning in Crypto Markets

Cardano's ADA token is racking up impressive gains this year, possibly over speculation the network's early adoption of a proof-of-stake blockchain might help it win a growing share of the DeFi space.

Trevor Koverko and Charles Hoskinson (right) at CoinDesk Construct 2019 (Credit: CoinDesk archives)

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Hard Fork Sets Stage for Ethereum Classic's Second Major Departure From Ethereum

Ethereum Classic has largely followed Ethereum in lockstep. But as the larger chain goes toward Proof-of-Stake, ETC is sticking with Proof-of-Work.

"You’re going to have many, many Ethereum-flavored solutions compatible to varying degrees," says ETC Cooperative's Bob Summerwill. (Credit: CoinDesk archives)

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Base Layer Blockchain Harmony Adds Staking to Open Up Validator Set

Harmony announced Tuesday that its mainnet has incorporated staking, allowing users to earn ONE tokens for locking in their current holdings.

Harmony is bringing in outside participants to strengthen its chain. (Credit: Pexels)

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Schlesi Testnet Is Latest Step in Long Road Toward Eth 2.0

Ethereum clients are beginning to sync and validate a new Eth 2.0 testnet, Schlesi, ahead of the network's prospective launch in July.

The Schlesisches Tor U-Bahn station in Berlin (Credit: Phaeton1 / Wikimedia Commons)

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CasperLabs Pivots Away From Ethereum to Fundraise With Its Own Blockchain

CasperLabs is partnering with the Singapore-registered exchange BitMax to conduct a token sale kicking off on March 30.

CasperLabs team