MetaMask Founding Architect Joe Diez Launches New Project MetaMetaVerse
Joe Diez, a founding architect for Ethereum wallet MetaMask, has ended his “crypto retirement” for a new project called MetaMetaverse, which aims to be the most interoperable metaverse to date.
Ethereum Merged on Kiln Testnet, Inching Closer to Proof-of-Stake
Ethereum has merged on the Kiln testnet, the final public testnet before the protocol’s transition to a proof-of-stake network. “The Hash” co-host Christie Harkin explains what this merge entails and potentially when users can expect Ethereum 2.0. Plus, what this transition means for the so-called “Ethereum killers” out there.
Ethereum Builder ConsenSys Raises $450M as MetaMask Tops 30M Users
Ethereum application and infrastructure builder ConsenSys has raised $450 million at a $7 billion valuation. A new batch of investors joined the Series D round including rappers 21 Savage and Young Thug. "The Hash" crew dissects this funding round amid the controversy and lawsuits surrounding the firm, and what this raise means for its flagship products MetaMask and Infura.
Solana NFT Marketplace Magic Eden Raises $27M in Series A
Magic Eden, an NFT marketplace on the Solana blockchain, has raised $27 million in a Series A funding round led by Paradigm along with Sequoia and Solana Ventures. “The Hash” hosts discuss the growth of the Solana ecosystem as a competitor to Ethereum and the increasing trading volume of NFTs.
Why MetaMask and Infura Blocked Services in 'Certain Areas' Amid Crypto Sanctions
ConsenSys shareholder and former employee Arthur Falls joins “First Mover” to share his side of the story as a group of shareholders for the Ethereum development company are waging a multibillion-dollar lawsuit claiming they were jilted on a deal between two ConsenSys entities that transferred control over popular wallet MetaMask and infrastructure provider Infura. Falls speaks on why shareholders believe the board breached fiduciary management duties. Plus, Falls shares his opinions on MetaMask accidentally blocking access to users in Venezuela while trying to comply with crypto sanctions amid the Russia-Ukraine conflict.
Ukraine DAO Founder on Raising Nearly $7M, Support From Vitalik Buterin
Alona Shevchenko, Ukraine DAO founder and an activist, joins “First Mover” to discuss her crypto crowdfunding efforts to support Ukraine in war time, which has raised almost $7 million. Shevchenko explains how her experience with decentralized autonomous organizations led her to create the Ukraine DAO, their collaborative efforts with the Ukrainian NGO Come Back Alive, and the value in the community network of DAOs. Plus, insights on the DAO’s LOVE token and Ethereum founder Vitalik Buterin’s involvement with the project.
RPT: Crypto Wallet MetaMask Suspends Venezuela Operations Due to Compliance Issues
Reports are circulating on the internet claiming the MetaMask wallet has started blacklisting certain Venezuelan addresses, citing compliance issues with regulatory frameworks. “The Hash” discusses the state of decentralized technologies as government entities become increasingly aware of their activity while relating this story to broader concerns about the openness of the Ethereum network.
De’Aaron Fox Shuts Down NFT Project After $1.5M in Sales
Another NFT fail. Sacramento Kings guard De’Aaron Fox botched an NFT project titled “SwipaTheFox” and left fans holding the $1.5 million bag. The website used to launch and mint the NFT is now offline.
Ethereum Mining Pool Cuts All Services to Russia
Ethereum mining pool Flexpool has cut services to Russian users, in a move to show solidarity with Ukraine. The pool says they did not want to profit from the crisis or fund it directly.