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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Opinión

How Much ETH Does Joe Lubin Hold?

As Ethereum gears up for the switch to proof-of-stake, how the network’s tokens have been distributed comes back into focus.

ConsenSys founder Joseph Lubin speaks at ETHDenver 2022 (Chet Strange/Bloomberg via Getty Images)

Vídeos

Why VanEck CEO is ‘Focused on Ether’ Over Bitcoin Right Now

VanEck CEO Jan van Eck discusses his outlook on the crypto market, as May CPI shows an increase of 8.6% year-over-year. He also explains why he’s more focused on ether (ETH) over bitcoin (BTC).

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Opinión

Tackling the Inflation Misinformation Machine

The current bout of inflation is transitory, but it’s far better than deflation.

Given a choice, inflation is a better option than deflation. (Peter Cade/Getty Images)

Finanzas

Optimism Attacker Returns 17M Stolen OP Tokens

The attacker was rewarded with 2 million of the tokens as a bounty.

The Optimism attacker has returned most of the OP tokens they took. (Christian Dubovan/Unsplash)

Finanzas

Crypto Trading Firm Wintermute to Launch DEX on Ethereum

The decentralized exchange, Bebop, is scheduled to go live this summer.

Wintermute, a prominent crypto market maker, plans to roll out a decentralized exchange. (Getty Images/iStockphoto).

Vídeos

Ethereum’s Ropsten Testnet Has Completed its Merge

The Ethereum blockchain’s first dress rehearsal for its upcoming merge was successfully completed Wednesday. “The Hash” discusses the long-awaited milestone in Ethereum’s journey toward a new proof-of-stake (PoS) consensus mechanism.

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Tecnología

Ethereum’s Ropsten Testnet Has Completed Its Merge

This first testnet dress rehearsal sets the stage for Ethereum’s pending transition to proof-of-stake.

Fusión exitosa de Ethereum en la testnet de Ropsten. (PineWatt/Unsplash)

Layer 2

Scaling Ethereum Beyond the Merge: Danksharding

Danksharding would take a massive step toward turning Ethereum layer 2 networks into first class citizens.

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Finanzas

Investors View Polkadot as an Alternative Layer 1, Coinbase Says

The market cap of Polkadot’s DOT token relative to ether has been falling since November, according to the report.

The Polkadot pavilion on the Promenade at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. (Sandali Handagama/CoinDesk)

Vídeos

Bitcoin Back Above $31K, Ethereum Merge Around the Corner

Osprey Funds Founder and CEO Greg King shares insights into institutional buying trends as BTC bounces back above $31,000 with most other major cryptocurrencies also trending higher. Plus, his take on Ethereum’s upcoming merge.

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