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Critical Bug in Ethereum’s Nethermind Client Highlights Risks of Low Client Diversity
23.1.2024
A severe bug in the Nethermind Ethereum execution client has recently been uncovered, affecting 8% of Ethereum’s validators and reminding everyone of the necessity for greater client diversity in the Ethereum network. Critical Flaw in Ethereum’s Nethermind Client Spotlights the Dangers...
Ethereum’s Dencun Upgrade Successfully Launches on Goerli Testnet After Initial Hiccups
18.1.2024
The Ethereum network has successfully implemented the Dencun upgrade on its Goerli testnet. This achievement comes as a part of Ethereum’s ongoing effort to introduce cost-effective data storage solutions on its blockchain. Dencun Upgrade Triumphs on Goerli Testnet After Initial Delay...
Distributed Validator Technology More Primed to Overcome the Ethereum Validator Overload Challenge – Alon Muroch
14.1.2024
While the Ethereum network’s migration to a proof of stake (PoS) consensus mechanism has seen the protocol become less energy-intensive, Alon Muroch, the founder of the SSV Network core team, said if the number of validators is not contained this can lead to a network overload. The Promise...
Vitalik Buterin Advocates for Modest Gas Limit Increase in Ethereum Network
11.1.2024
Ethereum. Source: Adobe Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin has recommended a “modest” increase in the gas limit to enhance the potential throughput of the Ethereum network. During a Reddit ask-me-anything (AMA) organized by the Ethereum Foundation’s research team, Buterin...
Tether Mints $1 Billion USDT for “Inventory Replenish” on Ethereum Network
26.12.2023
Source: Pixabay Tether has minted $1 billion USDT for an “inventory replenish,” according to CEO Paolo Ardoino. In an X post on Monday, blockchain tracking platform Whale Alert reported that the Tether Treasury had minted $1 billion of its eponymous stablecoin, USDT. Tether CEO Ardoino responded...
Cambridge Study: Ethereum Consumes 28x Less Energy Than American Express
12.12.2023
Source: AdobeStock The world’s second-largest crypto protocol Ethereum network, is reported to consume 28 times less energy than the American Express business, according to a recent report from the University of Cambridge. The report compares the annual energy consumption of the smart...
Cambridge Study Unveils Ethereum’s Environmental Impact Post-Merge, Highlighting Major Energy Reduction
3.12.2023
The transformation of the Ethereum network, popularly known as ‘The Merge,’ marked a significant shift in the blockchain’s energy usage and climate impact. A detailed report by the Cambridge Centre for Alternative Finance (CCAF) meticulously dissects this journey, offering...
Vitalik Buterin Plans to Redesign Ethereum Staking, Praises UTXO Payment Model
27.11.2023
Source: ETHWORLD / YouTube In a recent interview with the NFT platform Defiant during his visit to Turkey, Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin tackled the issue of staking centralization within the Ethereum network. Buterin highlighted the necessity to revamp Ethereum’s staking mechanism...
Ethereum Network Accounted for Over 90% of Layer 1 Revenues in Q3 — Study
20.11.2023
According to a Messari report, the Ethereum network’s revenues constituted more than 90% of the $491.5 million generated by layer 1 chains in Q3. The data also shows that in the period in question, the Aptos network’s revenues were 160% higher than in the preceding quarter. Ethereum...
Google Cloud is now a validator on the Polygon network
29.9.2023
According to Polygon, “the same infrastructure used to power YouTube and Gmail” will help secure its network
Ether Turns Inflationary as Network Revenue Plunges to 9-Month Low
22.9.2023
ETH has given up its deflationary status as network fees are falling, putting pressure on the price of the second largest cryptocurrency
Coinbase Cloud and Kiln ‘Unlock’ Native Ethereum Staking: No More 32 ETH Minimum
12.9.2023
Coinbase Cloud and blockchain infrastructure company Kiln are now allowing ethereum (ETH) users to stake any amount of ether natively. The new offering removes the previous 32 ETH minimum staking requirement. Staking for All: Coinbase Cloud and Kiln Break Down Minimum Barriers With the integration...
Crypto survey finds 47% of investors expect Ethereum to ‘surpass’ Bitcoin
18.7.2023
Fidelity Digital Assets gave a bullish forecast for ETH in the next 12 months, while a separate survey from CryptoVantage found 47% of investors expect Ether to “surpass” Bitcoin
Aave Launches GHO Stablecoin on Ethereum Network
17.7.2023
Aave, a prominent lending protocol within the decentralized finance (defi) sphere, has unveiled GHO, a new stablecoin, which is now live on the Ethereum network. Aave users can now mint the stablecoin asset by leveraging Aave version three (v3). Aave’s Dollar-Pegged GHO Token Goes Live...
Ethereum’s Fiery Path: $6.6 Billion Ether Burned Since the London Hard Fork
16.7.2023
Drawing upon recent data, the Ethereum network has incinerated close to 3.46 million ether, translating to a staggering $6.68 billion in value burned since the London hard fork’s implementation on August 5, 2023. Taking into account the 710-day period that followed, the Ethereum network...
Ethereum network upgrade and uptick in Arbitrum active users could trigger an ARB price reversal
16.6.2023
Positive Ethereum and Arbitrum network developments and the eventual improvement in crypto investor sentiment could lend a boost to ARB price
Bitcoin Fees Decrease, But Over 257,000 Pending Transactions Await Confirmation
5.6.2023
Although the Bitcoin blockchain’s average transaction fees have decreased since surpassing $30 per transfer on May 8, there are still over 257,000 pending transactions awaiting confirmation. Furthermore, from May 1 onwards, the network has successfully verified anywhere from 355,000 to over...
Biggest Movers: TRX Hits 1-Year High, Following Integration on Ethereum Network
3.6.2023
Tron rose to a one-year high to start the weekend, as founder Justin Sun confirmed an integration to the ethereum blockchain network. In a tweet, Sun said, “TRON has now expanded its reach by going live on the Ethereum blockchain by leveraging the BitTorrent bridge.” Tron (TRX) Tron...
U.S. Prosecutors Drop Extortion Charges Against Early Adviser to Ethereum Network
15.5.2023
Criminal extortion charges against Steven Nerayoff, an early adviser to the Ethereum network, were dismissed by a New York judge on May 5, ending a three-and-a-half year legal battle that included explosive allegations he made against U.S. investigators
Ethereum Network Recovers after Two Consecutive Performance Issues Reported in 24 Hours
13.5.2023
The Ethereum network has recovered after suffering from two performance issues in the past 24 hours that resulted in blocks not being finalized.
In a Friday tweet, pseudonymous Ethereum developer Terence.eth revealed that the network has resumed finalizing blocks, adding that clients,...