Vitalik Buterin


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Ethereum's Shanghai Hard Fork: 5 Things to Know

The Shanghai Upgrade, expected in mid-April 2023, puts the final touch on Ethereum’s transition to proof-of-stake. Etherworld Founder Pooja Ranjan explains the significance of the network upgrade, what it means for withdrawals, ether (ETH) price and why ‘Shapella’ should now be part of your crypto vocabulary.

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Markets

Vitalik Buterin-Named Wallet Sent 500 Ether to Mint RAI, Buy USDC Amid Depegging

USDC depegged over the weekend to 87 cents, and a Buterin-labelled wallet bought on the dip.

Vitalik Buterin shares a new blog post on Ethereum's roadmap to address scaling, privacy, and wallet security. (CoinDesk)

Finance

Vitalik Buterin Dumps Altcoins Worth 220 ETH That Have 'No Moral Value'

The Ethereum co-founder said investors would lose "most of the money" they put into the coins.

Vitalik Buterin shares a new blog post on Ethereum's roadmap to address scaling, privacy, and wallet security. (CoinDesk)

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‘Vitalik’ NFT Collection Rises in Interest

The Gitcoin Presents non-fungible token (NFT) collection is soaring in value after its open edition mint concluded Wednesday, taking the top spot across leading marketplaces. The collection is rapidly rising in interest and value because of the association of Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin with the project, though his direct involvement in the NFT drop has not been established. "The Hash" panel discuss the drop and the implications for the Ethereum community.

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Web3

‘Vitalik’ NFT Collection Takes Top Spot on OpenSea

The collection is soaring based on its association with the co-founder of Ethereum, Vitalik Buterin.

Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin (Michael Ciaglo/Getty Images)

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Binance's CZ on Time Management: It's About Saying 'No'

Changpeng "CZ" Zhao, CEO of crypto exchange Binance, outlines his time management guidelines in a recent blog post, noting that he doesn't cook, shop, or watch TV. "The Hash" panel discusses the lifestyle insights from the crypto executive, on the heels of Vitalik Buterin's post last year regarding his '40-liter backpack travel guide.'

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Web3

EthBoy NFT Painting Continues to Evolve With Fourth Edition

The generative artwork, which depicts Vitalik Buterin in a harlequin suit, changes every day in response to external data.

EthBoy NFT, fourth edition. (Trevor Jones)

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Vitalik Buterin Tweets Support of Solana

"The Hash" panel discusses the outlook for Solana as its native token SOL erased most of Thursday’s 15% fall after Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin tweeted support for the blockchain most battered by FTX’s implosion. “Some smart people tell me there is an earnest smart developer community in Solana, and now that the awful opportunistic money people have been washed out, the chain has a bright future,” Buterin tweeted shortly before SOL’s Thursday recovery began.

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The Year Ahead for Crypto Markets: What to Expect

BTG Pactual Head of Digital Assets Andre Portilho, along with Rubicon Crypto Co-Founder and CEO Greg Johnson, join "First Mover" to discuss the year ahead for the crypto markets in the wake of FTX's bankruptcy. And, some New Year's resolutions for the crypto industry with a focus on markets, technology and regulation. Plus, insights on Solana after Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin tweeted his support for the ecosystem.

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Solana Price Rebounds as Ethereum's Buterin Tweets Support

But the “Sam coin” is still down nearly 95% this year.

DENVER, CO - FEBRUARY 18: Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin speaks at ETHDenver on February 18, 2022 in Denver, Colorado. ETHDenver is the largest and longest running Ethereum Blockchain event in the world with more than 15,000 cryptocurrency devotees attending the weeklong meetup. (Photo by Michael Ciaglo/Getty Images)