ConsenSys
A Closer Look Behind the Ethereum Merge
ConsenSys Besu Product Lead Sajida Zouarhi shares her experience working on the implementation of the Ethereum protocol specifications. Plus, why centralization might become a concern for the diversity of the network and how Zouarhi plans to take on the challenge.
Bitcoin Above $22K Ahead of Ethereum Merge; Will the ‘Flippening’ Eventually Happen?
ConsenSys Head Economist Lex Sokolin joins “First Mover” to discuss impacts of the Ethereum Merge on ether (ETH) price, and the significance of reducing energy consumption for future Web3 developments. Plus, his thoughts on whether ether will eventually flip bitcoin (BTC).
Lex Sokolin on Short Term Ether Price Moves and the Merge's Long Term Potential
"Wiggly lines are always very emotional," ConsenSys Head Economist Lex Sokolin says, looking at the short term impact of Ethereum's Merge on ether (ETH) price. "Despite the short term changes in the price, the long term outlook ... from a secular perspective is very positive," he said.
DAOs and Stakeholder Environmentalism
Bill Kentrup, co-founder & head of origination at Allinfra joins DigitalX CEO Lisa Wade at Consensus 2022 to discuss the role of DAOs and crypto in conserving and restoring our environment. Moderator: Steven Haft, head of global partnerships, Consensys
Joe Lubin on How Much ETH He and ConsenSys Controls on Ethereum
Ethereum co-founder Joe Lubin says he and ConsenSys have never controlled more than half a percent of the total supply of ethereum. Plus, he responds to concerns of staked ETH centralization, given that third-party staking providers control a majority of the staked ETH supply.
Mastercard Exec on Embracing Crypto for Cross-Border Payments
Mastercard VP of New Product & Innovation Harold Bossé explains how the company plans to embrace crypto and blockchain technology for cross-border payments. Bossé discusses collaborations with crypto firms Ava Labs and ConsenSys, and how to bridge the gap between traditional finance and DeFi.
Ethereum Builder ConsenSys Raises $450M as MetaMask Tops 30M Users
Ethereum application and infrastructure builder ConsenSys has raised $450 million at a $7 billion valuation. A new batch of investors joined the Series D round including rappers 21 Savage and Young Thug. "The Hash" crew dissects this funding round amid the controversy and lawsuits surrounding the firm, and what this raise means for its flagship products MetaMask and Infura.
Why MetaMask and Infura Blocked Services in 'Certain Areas' Amid Crypto Sanctions
ConsenSys shareholder and former employee Arthur Falls joins “First Mover” to share his side of the story as a group of shareholders for the Ethereum development company are waging a multibillion-dollar lawsuit claiming they were jilted on a deal between two ConsenSys entities that transferred control over popular wallet MetaMask and infrastructure provider Infura. Falls speaks on why shareholders believe the board breached fiduciary management duties. Plus, Falls shares his opinions on MetaMask accidentally blocking access to users in Venezuela while trying to comply with crypto sanctions amid the Russia-Ukraine conflict.
ConsenSys Acquires Ethereum Wallet MyCrypto, Plans to Merge It With MetaMask
Ethereum ecosystem titan ConsenSys said Tuesday it acquired Ethereum wallet MyCrypto, for undisclosed terms. MyCrypto will eventually merge with ConsenSys’ hugely popular MetaMask wallet. "The Hash" hosts discuss the implications for Metamask's acquisition in the latest move bringing the hot wallet service to more platforms and deepening its integrations.
Solana Wallet Phantom Raises $109M to Rival MetaMask
Phantom, the company building Solana’s top crypto wallet, is now worth $1.2 billion following a $109 million Series B raise led by crypto venture firm Paradigm. This comes as Phantom debuted its iOS app Monday, all part of a move to compete with Metamask, the popular wallet owned by ConsenSys. "The Hash" panel discusses what this means for Solana-based decentralized finance.
