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.
EthereumBeginnerAnchorage Digital, a leading digital asset custody and financial services provider, has announced the launch of a new rewards program for clients who custody PayPal USD (PYUSD) stablecoins with them. This marks a significant milestone for Anchorage Digital as it expands its offerings to include…
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EthereumOKX Wallet has announced the expansion of its Blockchain Links (Blinks) feature to encompass all Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM)-compatible chains. This groundbreaking development positions OKX Wallet as the industry’s first multi-chain wallet to extend Blinks beyond the Solana ecosystem. With this…
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EthereumBeginnerthe cryptocurrency community, the perpetrator behind the August 2022 Nomad Bridge hack, has transferred a substantial sum of stolen funds. According to on-chain data, the hacker moved approximately 14,500 Ether, valued at around $35.2 million, to Tornado Cash, a popular cryptocurrency mixing…
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EthereumBeginnerBlackRock’s highly anticipated spot Ether exchange-traded fund (ETF) has experienced a meteoric rise since its launch on July 23, amassing nearly $900 million in inflows. The iShares Ethereum Trust (ETHA) has seen a particular surge in interest, with $109.9 million flowing in on August 6 alone.…
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EthereumBeginnerRonin Network, a prominent blockchain platform primarily used for gaming, has fallen victim to a significant exploit, resulting in the loss of 3,996 Ether (ETH) tokens valued at approximately $9.8 million. However, a peculiar twist to this incident is the suspicion that the exploit might have been…
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EthereumBeginnerEthereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin has outlined a vision for seamless interoperability between Ethereum’s layer-2 networks. In a recent X post, Buterin responded to inquiries about potential solutions for cross-layer-2 compatibility, expressing optimism about the future of the Ethereum ecosystem.…
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EthereumBeginnerCrypto hackers have capitalized on the recent Ethereum price plunge by purchasing a substantial amount of the cryptocurrency using funds stolen in the 2022 Nomad bridge hack. On August 5th, blockchain analytics firm Lookonchain revealed that the hackers acquired 16,892 ETH, valued at approximately…
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EthereumBeginnerJuly proved to be a tumultuous month for the cryptocurrency industry, with a staggering $266 million lost to hackers across 16 separate attacks. The most significant blow was dealt to Indian crypto exchange WazirX, which suffered a massive hack on July 18th, resulting in losses exceeding $230…
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EthereumBeginnerIndependent blockchain sleuth Wazz has issued a public warning claiming the $31 million Neiro project on Ethereum is a honeypot scam. While the investigation is ongoing, several red flags have been identified, prompting the accusation. Wazz, known for uncovering the $870,000 hacking of Mark…
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EthereumBeginnerSpot Ethereum ETFs, which launched with much fanfare just two days ago, have already seen a significant outflow of funds, totaling $113 million. This unexpected turn of events has sent ripples through the cryptocurrency market, raising questions about the initial enthusiasm and the broader outlook…
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EthereumBeginnerEthereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin has introduced a groundbreaking cryptographic protocol named Circle STARKs, poised to revolutionize blockchain efficiency and security. This innovative approach leverages smaller fields in cryptography, a significant departure from traditional STARKs that…
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