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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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EY Launches Ethereum-Based Carbon Emission Tracking Platform
Professional services giant EY has started an Ethereum-based platform for enterprises to track their carbon emissions and carbon credit traceability. EY Global Blockchain Leader Paul Brody discusses the significance of "detailed traceability" and creating the platform on a blockchain.
EY Global Blockchain Leader on Tradable Carbon Credits
EY Global Blockchain Leader Paul Brody discusses the professional services giant's launch of an Ethereum-based carbon emissions tracking platform. Plus, why carbon credits may become massively tradable.
How The DAO Hack Back in 2016 Changed Ethereum and Crypto Forever
As part of our "CoinDesk Turns 10" series looking back at seminal stories from crypto history, Slock.it founder and corpus.ventures CEO Christoph Jentzsch joins "First Mover" to discuss how The DAO hack in 2016 impacted the Ethereum network and the broader crypto industry as a whole.
Lido Community Weighing On-Chain Vote to Deploy Version 2 on Ethereum
If the governance vote passes, the latest iteration of Lido will come to the Ethereum blockchain, Lido’s biggest market.
Ethereum Resumes Finalizing Blocks after Second Performance Hiccup in 24 Hours
When blocks are not being finalized, it is possible that pending transactions might be re-ordered or dropped from the network. Developers haven't determined the source of the hold-ups, but they are urging for calm amidst the concern and uncertainty.
Ethereum Mainnet Was Unable to Fully Finalize Transactions for 25 Minutes
Developers resolved the finalization issues and are investigating what caused the outage.
Meet ‘Dencun.’ Ethereum Developers Are Already Planning Next Hard Fork
The next major upgrade for the blockchain will include “proto-danksharding,” though developers are still deciding what else to include in the hard fork.
Ether Selling Pressure Post-Shanghai Upgrade Was 'Non-Event,' Says Nansen
The number of staked ether has climbed to 19.55 million, a new all-time high, as ETH staking deposits surpassed withdrawals.
Aragon Scraps Planned Community Control of $200M Treasury Amid Battle With Activist Investors
The Aragon Association on Tuesday canceled its plans for holders of its ANT token to wield broad voting powers over everything from strategic direction to a $200 million treasury, dealing a major blow to the DAO-focused Ethereum startup’s transition to a decentralized autonomous organization. CoinDesk's Managing Editor for Data and Tokens, Danny Nelson, joins "The Hash" panel to discuss the latest developments.
EY Unveils Ethereum-Based Carbon Emission Tracking Platform
EY, the professional services giant, has started an Ethereum-based platform for enterprises to track their carbon emissions and carbon credit traceability. "The Hash" panel discusses the latest developments as EY Global Blockchain Leader Paul Brody said in a statement, "detailed traceability allows for tracking of emissions inventory through tokenization including the ability to link carbon output to specific product output."