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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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First Mover: Ethereum Gets Unplanned Stress Test as DeFi Fever Grows
The Ethereum blockchain's soaring gas prices don't seem to have deterred customers as DeFi usage grows and tests what the market can bear.
First Mover: DeFi 'Vampire' SushiSwap Sucks $800M from Uniswap; BitMEX Basis Lags
SushiSwap, the "vampire mining" protocol, sucked more than $800 million from rival Uniswap in the latest DeFi mind-bender. PLUS: BitMEX futures distortions.
Bitcoin News Roundup for Sept. 9, 2020
With bitcoin hovering just above $10,000 and a tokenized form of Ethereum transaction fees in the crosshairs, CoinDesk’s Markets Daily is back for your latest crypto news roundup!
What Is Yield Farming? DeFi’s Hot Trend Explained
The world of decentralized finance (DeFi) has taken off, giving birth to Ethereum-based applications like yield farming and liquidity mining. CoinDesk Senior Research Analyst Galen Moore guides us through what all these concepts mean and how people are making money in DeFi.
What Is Yield Farming? DeFi's Hot Trend Explained
The world of decentralized finance (DeFi) has taken off, giving birth to Ethereum-based applications like yield farming and liquidity mining. CoinDesk Senior Research Analyst Galen Moore guides us through what all these concepts mean and how people are making money in DeFi.
First Mover: SushiSwap's Billion-Dollar 'Rug Pull' Is Thriller to Crypto Geeks
The "SUSHI rug pull" is a gripping drama in the fast-moving arena of decentralized finance, which apparently is still limited to crypto geeks.
Ethereum Developers Weigh Gas Rule Change to Ease Fee Pressure
As Ethereum fees soar, a proposal to nix “gas tokens,” which let users prepay fees when they’re cheap and spend them later, is getting renewed attention.
First Mover: Buying Bitcoin's Dip, Betting Against Tether and Weighing the Jobs Report
Crypto traders appeared to be buying the dip after Thursday's 11% plunge. ALSO: There's a contract for that: How to hedge Tether's credit risk.
3 Reasons Bitcoin Just Tanked Below $11K for First Time in a Month
Cryptocurrency analysts attributed the drop to a combination of risk-off sentiment in traditional markets, DeFi exhaustion and miner selling.
Buterin, Ethereum Developers Focus on Congestion as Fees Spike Over 600% in 1 Month
Median fees have spiked nearly 900% since Aug. 2.
