Christine Kim

Christine is a research analyst for CoinDesk. She focusses on producing data-driven insights about the cryptocurrency and blockchain industry. Prior to her role as a research analyst, Christine was a tech reporter for CoinDesk mainly covering developments on the ethereum blockchain.

Cryptocurrency holdings: None.

Christine Kim

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Valid Points: Price Dips, 60K Validators and Eth 2.0's 'Graffiti' Messages

The price of ether fell hard last weekend, but the number of validators joining the Eth 2.0 network continues to grow, regardless of price movements.

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Ethereum 2.0 Explained

With the launch of every new blockchain comes a new block explorer website to understand. Ethereum 2.0 is no different.

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Bitcoin Goes Institutional, Ethereum Spreads Its Wings: CoinDesk Q4 2020 Review

The latest research report looks at data and timelines and what they mean for asset prices.

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Valid Points: New Year, New Price Gains For ETH

Bullish price activity has tipped the total value of ETH locked into Ethereum 2.0 past $2.4 billion.

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Valid Points: A Year in Review by Your Ethereum 2.0 Staking Experts

In our year-end Ethereum roundup, we feature four charts from four Eth 2.0 staking experts recounting the best highlights of 2020.

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Valid Points: Forget Staking, There Are Still Coins to Be Mined on PoW Ethereum

Ethereum miners are making investments to maximize profits before mining becomes obsolete and gets replaced by validating on Ethereum 2.0.

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Uniswap Is the Number One Gas Guzzler on Ethereum

Decentralized exchange Uniswap burns through more gas than any other application on Ethereum.

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Valid Points: The Four Keys to Unlocking Ethereum 2.0, Explained

Staking services on Ethereum 2.0 come in two flavors: custodial and noncustodial. Their difference comes down to who's holding what keys.

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Valid Points: Ethereum 2.0 Soars Past 1M ETH Staked

Over $700 million worth of ether is now locked into Ethereum 2.0. That’s roughly 1.1% of the crypto asset’s total circulating supply.

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Introducing Valid Points: The Risks and Rewards of Staking on Eth 2.0

Breaking down Ethereum 2.0 and its sweeping impact on crypto markets, weekly.

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