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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Finance

Ethereum Foundation Moves $165M in ETH to Participate in DeFi

The ether allocation comes amidst leadership changes aimed at improving technical expertise, communication, and support for app builders.

Vitalik Buterin

Tech

Ethereum L2s Are About to Hit a Brick Wall: Polynomial Protocol Founder

Sustained demand for Layer 2s could quickly deplete the available blob capacity. The impending Pectra upgrade only kicks the can down the road, Polynomial's co-founder said.

Brick wall. (Michael_Laut/Pixabay)

Tech

Ethereum Developers Finally Schedule ‘Pectra’ Upgrade

Pectra is a "hard fork" of Ethereum encompassing an array of wallet, staking, and efficiency improvements.

The latest Ethereum upgrade, Pectra, is partly named after Electra, one of the "seven sisters" in the star constellation known as Pleiades (Wikipedia)

Tech

Sony’s Layer-2 Blockchain 'Soneium' Goes Live

The 78-year-old technology giant is the latest big name company to release a blockchain using Optimism's OP Stack.

Sony Block Solutions Lab Director Sota Watanabe (Startale Labs)

Tech

StarkWare Launches Appchains on Starknet with New Developer Toolkit

The “SN Stack” enables developers to create blockchains for specific crypto use cases, potentially bringing StarkWare's technology to a variety of chains.

StarkWare CEO Eli Ben-Sasson (Margaux Nijkerk)

Opinion

Blockchain Fragmentation Is a Major Problem That Must Be Addressed in 2025

For true interoperability to exist, we have to take a step back and re-approach blockchain modularity from a fresh perspective.

Fragmentation

Opinion

What the Key Metrics for Onchain Activity Say About SOL, ETH and Other Chains in 2025

In a sea of noise, the real winners of Web3 will be those who turn raw on-chain data into actionable signals for sustainable growth.

(Getty Images)

Markets

Bitcoin Going to $200K, Coinbase to Join S&P 500: Bitwise's 10 Predictions for 2025

This year was good for crypto, but 2025 might turn out even better for the sector, according to Bitwise Asset Management.

Bitwise CIO Matt Hougan (Suzanne Cordiero/CoinDesk/Shutterstock)

Markets

Crypto Doesn’t Care About Cash Flow. That Will Soon Change, Says Pantera Capital

Cosmo Jiang, portfolio manager at Pantera Capital, says that crypto investing will get more fundamentals-oriented as the industry matures.

Black Panther (Pierre Lemos/Unsplash)

Tech

Dev's Defection Highlights Ethereum's Growing Solana Problem

"There's just so much more possibility and potential energy in Solana," Max Resnick told CoinDesk after quitting his Consensys job for a job at Anza.

A Solana booth at ethDenver (Danny Nelson)