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LIVE BLOG: Ethereum's Shanghai Upgrade

CoinDesk reporters and editors chronicle the first-ever activation of withdrawals from the Ethereum staking mechanism, set for Wednesday at 6:27 p.m. ET (22:27 UTC). We've got the play-by-play on Shanghai – also known as "Shapella" – from what we're seeing on the blockchain and at the watch parties.

Crowds walk below neon signs on Nanjing Road, Shanghai, China. (Getty Images)

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Ethereum’s Shanghai Update Nears

The Ethereum blockchain's highly-anticipated Shanghai upgrade, also known as "Shapella," is imminent, and some say the event could be a catalyst for liquid staking among institutional investors. BTCS Inc. CEO Charles Allen and Zhuling Chen, RockX co-founder and CEO, discuss their outlook for Shapella and the broader Ethereum ecosystem.

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Crypto Analysts Split on Ether Market Trends After Ethereum’s Shanghai Upgrade

Some analysts expect ether's price to drop after the upgrade but others believe an uptick in selling pressure is already baked in and that the market will bounce after the event in a "buy the news" move.

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Ethereum’s Shanghai Upgrade: Here’s Our Guide to Watch Parties, Blockchain Tools

Various factions of the Ethereum community are planning watch parties to witness the first-ever withdrawals of staked ether, with the blockchain's Shanghai upgrade (aka "Shapella") set for Wednesday at 6:27 p.m. ET (22:27 UTC).

Blockchain watch party (Dream by Wombo, modified by CoinDesk)

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What’s Next After Ethereum’s Shanghai Upgrade?

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Developers can't wait for Shapella. (DALL-E/CoinDesk)

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Ethereum's Shanghai Upgrade Could Bring $2.4B Selling Pressure to Ether: Observers

The 1 million instantly withdrawable ether has become a point of concern for the market.

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Ethereum's Shanghai Is Nearing, but When Can I Withdraw My Staked ETH?

Even though the Ethereum blockchain’s Shanghai hard fork (also known as Shapella) will go live April 12, you might not receive your rewards immediately if you have staked ETH with a staking service or a staking pool.

Ethereum stakers may have to wait withdraw their ETH. (Britt Fuller/Creative Commons, modified by CoinDesk)

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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.

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