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

How Much ETH Does Joe Lubin Hold?
As Ethereum gears up for the switch to proof-of-stake, how the network’s tokens have been distributed comes back into focus.

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.

Decrypt Spins Out From ConsenSys Mesh, Raises $10M at $50M Valuation
With the investment, the crypto news site plans to build out its Web 3 studio Decrypt Studios, which brands non-fungible tokens and metaverse activations.

Crypto Proponents Fear SEC 'Backdoor' Regulations on Exchanges, Dealers
Lobbyists oppose proposals that may regulate crypto without explicitly naming the sector.

ConsenSys Settles Lawsuit With Former Venture Capital Chief Kavita Gupta
The ugly spat involved a pair of dueling lawsuits.

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.

