Ethereum

Ethereum, a decentralized blockchain platform, has emerged as a prominent player in the world of cryptocurrencies. It is not just a digital currency like Bitcoin but also a platform that enables developers to build and deploy smart contracts and decentralized applications (DApps). Ethereum's underlying technology, powered by its native cryptocurrency Ether [ETH], offers a secure and transparent environment for executing peer-to-peer transactions without the need for intermediaries. With a vast community of developers, businesses, and individuals involved, Ethereum has become a hub for innovation and collaboration in the crypto space. Companies across various industries are exploring the potential of Ethereum's smart contract capabilities to streamline operations, enhance security, and reduce costs. Moreover, Ethereum's open-source nature allows for the creation of new protocols and blockchain networks, fostering interoperability and scalability within the ecosystem. Crypto exchanges play a crucial role in facilitating the trading of Ethereum, providing a platform for individuals and institutions to buy, sell, and store their ETH securely. As the demand for Ethereum continues to grow, so does the number of exchanges offering ETH trading pairs, ensuring liquidity and accessibility for investors.

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StarkWare to Open Source Its Core Cryptographic Software Tool

Israel-based StarkWare, a creator of blockchain scaling systems that reached an $8 billion valuation last year, announced plans on Monday to open source its core cryptographic software tool. The technology tackles the scalability issues of Ethereum, which cause slow throughput and high gas or transaction fees. "The Hash" hosts discuss what this means for the Ethereum community.

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Ethereum's 'Zhejiang' Testnet Is A Step Closer to Removing One Big Barrier to Entry

Ethereum developers plan to launch the "Zhejiang" testnet for simulating ETH withdrawals that are included in the protocol's next big upgrade. Robert Ellison, Allnodes Chief Growth Officer, explains the optimism around how this upgrade could remove one of the biggest barriers to staking ETH.

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Ethereum Developers To Launch New ‘Zhejiang’ Testnet Ahead of Shanghai Upgrade

Ethereum developers will open a new test network today called "Zhejiang," where users can simulate staked ether withdrawals included in the protocol’s next big upgrade, also known as the Shanghai hard fork. Allnodes Chief Growth Officer Robert Ellison shares insights into Zhejiang, its significance to the Ethereum community, and what to expect from the Shanghai update.

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Marchés

Le jeton DXP d'échange décentralisé Vela augmente avant la sortie bêta sur ARBITRUM

Le jeton utilitaire a augmenté de 50 % au cours des dernières 24 heures et a plus que doublé depuis mercredi avant la sortie de sa version bêta très attendue la semaine prochaine.

Traders are betting Vela, which means sail in Spanish, can take a share of the growing decentralized exchange activity on Arbitrum. (Johannes Plenio/Unsplash)

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Polygon Q4 Transaction Volatility Linked to FTX Collapse, ZK Rollup Testing: Nansen

According to Nansen, the Ethereum scaling tool Polygon saw wide swings in daily transactions and active addresses during the fourth quarter as users scrambled to move funds during the epic meltdown of Sam Bankman-Fried’s FTX crypto exchange. The tremendous addition of daily addresses was also partly due to Polygon’s zero-knowledge EVM public testnet launch. "The Hash" panel discusses the report and the outlook for Polygon.

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Latest ‘Shadow Fork’ Brings Ethereum a Step Closer to Its Shanghai Upgrade

Ethereum developers said they successfully created a copy of the blockchain to provide a testing environment ahead of the much anticipated Shanghai upgrade. CoinDesk Ethereum Protocol Reporter Margaux Nijkerk discusses the significance of this "shadow fork" and what the new upgrade could mean for the protocol and ETH staking firms.

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Ethereum Development Company Flashbots Reportedly Seeks to Raise $50M, Eyes Unicorn Status

Ethereum research and development firm Flashbots is in discussions over a potential fundraise of up to $50 million and could reach unicorn status, according to a report by The Block. "The Hash" panel discusses what this means for the Ethereum community.

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Finance

SSV DAO lance un fonds de 50 millions de dollars pour promouvoir le plan de décentralisation d'Ethereum

Le fonds pour l'écosystème fait suite à l'annonce l'année dernière d'un pool de subventions de 10 millions de dollars par SSV pour aider les équipes à développer des projets de jalonnement sur Ethereum.

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ConsenSys Confirms Layoffs Amid 'Uncertain Market Conditions'

Ethereum development company ConsenSys will be cutting 97 jobs, said CEO Joe Lubin in a blog post on Wednesday, confirming, for the most part, a report by CoinDesk last week. "The Hash" panel discusses the move as Lubin said it was a "difficult decision to streamline some of ConsenSys' teams to adjust to challenging and uncertain market conditions."

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Technologies

Les développeurs de Crypto ont augmenté en nombre dans un contexte de marché baissier, selon la société de capital-risque Electric Capital

Les développeurs se concentrent sur des écosystèmes alternatifs à Bitcoin et Ethereum, les aidant à se développer plus rapidement, a déclaré la société de capital-risque dans un rapport.

La cantidad de contratos inteligentes implementados en Ethereum aumentó más de 40% desde el final del primer trimestre, según Alchemy. (Getty Images)