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Can Ethereum Out-Engineer the Censors by 'Shuttering' the Beacon Chain?

Ethereum’s developers are realizing censorship is not a problem that can just be coded away.

As the threat of censorship looms, a proposal to "shutter" Ethereum's Beacon Chain is getting some traction. (Julita/Pixabay)

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Crypto Market Chaos: No, Lido Is Not ‘the Next Terra’

After over $1 billion in liquidations in just 24 hours, DeFi’s wild west period may be drawing to a close – but not everything’s a sham.

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Ethereum’s Hotly Anticipated Merge and Dress Rehearsal

Ethereum is moving closer to a pivotal transition to proof-of-stake, but an unwelcome security hiccup “reorg” on the Beacon Chain rained on the Merge prep parade last week. “The Hash” hosts break down what this means for Ethereum and the wider crypto ecosystem.

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Merge Ahead: Ethereum’s Dress Rehearsal (and a Hiccup)

Ethereum’s Ropsten testnet is on the brink of a pivotal transition to proof-of-stake, but an unwelcome “reorg” rained on the Merge prep parade last week.

Ethereum's Merge is ahead. (Simon McGill/Moment/Getty Images)

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What Ethereum Beacon Chain’s ‘Reorg’ Means for Users and Developers

The Ethereum beacon chain experienced a seven-block deep reorganization Wednesday. “The Hash” squad unpacks what happened, why these developments matter and what this means for users and developers of Ethereum.

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What Impact Will a Bear-Market Merge Have on Ethereum?

As crypto tumbles, Vitalik Buterin says Ethereum’s shift to proof-of-stake will happen in August.

Crypto markets remained bearish. (Christopher Sweet/EyeEm/Getty Images)

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Ethereum Reaches a Staking Milestone

The top four staking entities on the Ethereum 2.0 Beacon Chain now cumulatively account for 47.5% of total deposits, with Lido making a significant jump.

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Altair Upgrade Goes Live, Hybe and Dunamu Consider NFT Venture

Altair Beacon Chain upgrade goes live. BTS’ label Hybe and Dunamu reportedly planning NFT venture. We’ll have more on those stories and other news shaping the cryptocurrency and blockchain world in this episode of “The Daily Forkast.”

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Altair Upgrade Set to Activate on Ethereum Mainnet This Month

The upgrade represents a “low stakes warm-up” to prepare Beacon Chain developers and client teams for the coming Merge.

A beacon light shining in a starry sky, representing Altair upgrade on Ethereum mainnet

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Valid Points: Ethereum’s Proof-of-Stake May Happen Sooner Than You Think

A "quick merge" outline ostensibly serves as a notice against any further agitation from Ethereum miners.

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