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.
EthereumBeginnerEthereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin has expressed concerns about what he sees as a “moral shift” in the crypto industry, particularly regarding criticism of Ethereum’s approach to blockchain gambling. During a Feb. 20 Ask Me Anything (AMA) session, Buterin was asked about his frustrations with the…
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EthereumApollo Global Management, a leading alternative investment manager, has partnered with Securitize to launch a tokenized private credit fund. This marks a significant step in the growing trend of tokenizing traditional assets, bringing greater transparency, efficiency, and accessibility to private…
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EthereumBeginnerEthereum developers and leaders of prominent Layer 2 networks have expressed strong support for “based” and “native” rollups. These scaling solutions aim to enhance Ethereum’s security and interoperability while reducing fragmentation across the ecosystem. In an interview with Ethereum founders…
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EthereumBeginnerThe cryptocurrency community is buzzing with controversy following a recent statement by Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin. In a social media post, Buterin dismissed calls for a leadership shakeup in the Ethereum Foundation, reaffirming his authority and condemning harassment against Aya…
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EthereumBeginnerThe Ethereum Foundation’s decision to promote Ethereum’s DeFi ecosystem comes after months of accusations that it does not care enough about the space. The Ethereum Foundation announced that it will give 50,000 Ether, worth approximately $165 million, to assist Ethereum’s decentralized finance…
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EthereumBeginnerWorld Liberty Financial, a crypto project supported by Donald Trump, has purchased millions of dollars worth of Ether, taking advantage of a slight increase in Ether’s strength against Bitcoin. On January 19, World Liberty Financial acquired 14,403 ETH (worth approximately $48 million) across…
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EthereumBeginnerRonin, the Ethereum sidechain developed by Sky Mavis, has announced a $10 million grant program aimed at fostering the growth of Web3 developers. This initiative will provide financial support and resources to developers building innovative applications and solutions on the Ronin network. The…
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EthereumBeginnerUniswap Labs and Ledger have announced a partnership that will integrate the Uniswap Trading API into the Ledger Live platform. This integration will enable users to seamlessly swap cryptocurrencies directly within the Ledger Live interface while maintaining full control of their assets through…
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EthereumBeginnerRonin Network, the sidechain developed by Sky Mavis for Axie Infinity, has partnered with Transak, a global payments infrastructure provider, to enable seamless fiat-to-crypto and NFT payments. This integration will significantly enhance the user experience for players and developers within the…
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EthereumBeginnerNon-Fungible Tokens (NFTs) have seen a surge in activity in 2024, with a total sales volume reaching $8.8 billion, according to data from CryptoSlam. This is a big milestone for the NFT market, surpassing last year’s sales volume. Several factors contributed to this growth, including the…
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EthereumBeginnerHashKey Group, a prominent player in the digital asset space, has officially launched the mainnet of its Ethereum Layer-2 blockchain, HashKey Chain. This significant milestone follows a successful testnet phase that saw over 860,000 wallet addresses registered and more than 24.72 million…
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