Layer 1
The programmable blockchain behind smart contracts and DeFi.
A proof-of-stake blockchain whose EVM runs smart contracts written in Solidity or Vyper. Home to most DeFi, NFTs and token standards (ERC-20, ERC-721), and the settlement layer for a growing ecosystem of rollups.
EthereumBeginnerOn March 4 The sale of a rare extraterrestrial nonfungible token (NFT) set a record for the second-highest price ever for a CryptoPunk, fetching 4,500 Ethereun (ETH). Worth $16,032,959 at the time of sale. Among us, aliens An unidentified bidder bought the NFT, known as CryptoPunk #3100, at…
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EthereumBeginnerStarkWare, a leading scaling solution provider, announced the launch of Stwo, an open-source zero-knowledge (ZK) prover, at ETH Denver, a prominent event focused on Ethereum development. This innovative technology aims to address two critical challenges faced by blockchain networks: transaction…
#crypto#defi#web3
EthereumBeginnerThe Ethereum layer-2 scaling solution, Blast, launched its mainnet on February 29th, 2024, unlocking a staggering $2.3 billion in previously staked crypto on the network. This milestone marks the culmination of a period where users were unable to withdraw their funds, as they were locked up before…
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EthereumBeginnerUsers have locked more than $2.1 billion on the Blast protocol as they eagerly await an airdrop slated for May. Blast, an Ethereum layer-2 network, has surpassed a total value locked (Blast TVL) of $2.1 billion. Just a few days before the recently declared launch of its mainnet, scheduled for the…
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EthereumBeginnerA few X users praised Buterin for pushing open-source software; however, a few others noted that Linux had its own set of challenges. Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin argues that the open-source operating system (OS) Linux is the ideal solution to Elon Musk’s Microsoft Windows OS difficulties.…
#crypto#elon-musk#microsoft
EthereumBeginnerHackers took over the official MicroStrategy X account and uploaded a series of malicious links to a fake airdrop for the so-called Ethereum-based $MSTR token. MicroStrategy’s X account has been compromised, with malicious links pointing to a bogus airdrop of an “official” Ethereum-based MSTR…
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EthereumBeginnerAxie Infinity co-founder, Jeff “Jihoz” Zirlin, recently suffered a significant loss after two of his crypto wallets were compromised, resulting in the theft of approximately 3,248 ETH, valued at roughly $9.7 million at the time of the incident. The attack highlights the ongoing vulnerability of…
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EthereumBeginnerCoinbase, a cryptocurrency exchange in the United States, has strongly supported Grayscale’s proposal to convert its Ethereum Trust into a spot Ether exchange-traded product (ETP), citing Ether’s non-security status as one of its main grounds. On February 22, Coinbase’s chief legal officer, Paul…
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EthereumBeginnerVerkle trees are part of Ethereum’s post-Merge future, promising smaller proof sizes and cheaper ardware requirements for nodes. According to Vitalik Buterin, the deployment of Verkle trees will help both Ethereum solo stakers and network nodes. In an X post, the Ethereum co-founder emphasized the…
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EthereumBeginnerEthereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin expressed optimism about using artificial intelligence (AI) to address Ethereum’s “biggest technical risk” – code bugs and potential vulnerabilities. Sharing his thoughts on X (formerly Twitter), Buterin highlighted his enthusiasm for AI-powered auditing,…
#ai#smart-contracts#vitalik-buterin
EthereumBeginnerGoFundMe canceled the crowdfunding campaign for the Tornado Cash legal battle, citing a violation of its terms of service. All donations to the fundraiser were returned to their original donors. GoFundMe, an American crowdfunding platform, has canceled a fundraiser aimed at collecting legal fees…
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