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.
EthereumBeginnerThe spotlight is gradually shifting from Bitcoin to Ethereum as institutional investors ramp up their accumulation of Ether, pointing to a strong and sustained upward trend in the market. Galaxy Digital CEO Michael Novogratz has expressed his bullish stance, stating that Ethereum is…
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With testnets rolling out and core developers racing the clock, Ethereum prepares for a major double upgrade cycle aimed at scalability and user experience. Ethereum is heading into a high stakes second half of the year as its development community prepares for the next major protocol upgrade,…
EthereumBeginnerA new thesis by Consensys signals a paradigm shift — Ethereum isn’t just a blockchain anymore, it’s becoming the digital backbone of global trust. As Ethereum approaches its 10-year milestone, the conversation is no longer just about smart contracts or decentralized finance. According to…
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EthereumBeginnerIn one of the most eye-catching financial stories of the year, BitMine Immersion Technologies — a relatively obscure crypto mining firm — stunned Wall Street after its stock skyrocketed more than 3,000% in just five trading days. The trigger? A bold announcement that the company would adopt…
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EthereumBeginnerCybersecurity firm Hacken faced a significant blow when a leaked private key tied to its minting account allowed an unauthorized actor to create roughly $250,000 worth of its native token, HAI. Within hours, HAI’s value collapsed by nearly 99%, tumbling from approximately $0.015 to a mere…
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EthereumBeginnerOptimism’s governance model will undergo significant changes with the next “Season 8” upgrade, which will go into effect on August 1. This redesign seeks to improve decentralization and lessen the administrative burden on contributors. The new approach includes an “optimistic approval process,”…
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EthereumBeginnerThe Ethereum Foundation is stepping up its financial game with a clearer and more transparent treasury policy that links its spending and cash needs directly to its Ether holdings and sales. This decision is intended to bolster the Foundation’s financial stability as it prepares for a vital 18…
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EthereumBeginnerThe Ethereum Foundation has announced a significant restructuring of its core development team, aiming to streamline operations and sharpen focus on key strategic objectives. The former Protocol Research & Development (PR&D) team has been rebranded simply as “Protocol,” with a renewed emphasis on…
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EthereumBeginnerTaiwan-based cryptocurrency exchange BitoPro experienced a significant security breach, resulting in the loss of over $11.5 million from its hot wallets across Ethereum, Tron, Solana, and Polygon networks. The incident came to light weeks later, when blockchain investigator ZachXBT highlighted…
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EthereumBeginnerThe Katana Foundation has launched its private mainnet, aiming to address the persistent issue of liquidity fragmentation. Backed by GSR Markets and Polygon Labs, Katana’s initiative seeks to enhance yield opportunities for users by creating a more cohesive and efficient DeFi ecosystem. Liquidity…
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EthereumBeginnerA recent incident has highlighted the growing sophistication of phishing attacks in the cryptocurrency space. An investor lost a total of $2.6 million in stablecoins after falling victim to two separate zero-value transfer phishing scams within a mere three-hour window. This method, which exploits…
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