Ethereum News
Ethereum on Track for Testnet Merge in June
Ethereum’s Ropsten public testnet will undergo a “merge” next month ahead of a rollout on the main network, developer activity on GitHub shows. "The Hash" hosts discuss the latest in the world of Ethereum and what the upgrade could mean for the industry's second-largest blockchain protocol.
Ethereum on Track for Testnet Merge in June
The testnet merge would allow developers to work on any potential risks or bugs ahead of Ethereum's move to a proof-of-stake network.
Will a Proof-of-Stake Ethereum Lead to More Centralization?
Lido’s staking protocol now holds 33% of all staked ether.
Coinbase Expands Features, Allowing Some App Users to Access Ethereum-Based Dapps
The move will let users purchase NFTs, trade on decentralized exchanges and borrow and lend on various DeFi platforms.
Terra’s LUNA Sacrifice; Australian Crypto ETFs Launch
Terra sacrifices LUNA to save UST peg. Crypto market tumbles in response to inflation data and Terra fiasco. Australia’s first Bitcoin and Ethereum spot ETFs go live. South Korea hopes to institutionalize crypto by 2024. Those stories and other news shaping the cryptocurrency and blockchain world in this episode of “The Daily Forkast.”
Australian Crypto ETF Listings Kick Off With Low Volumes Amid Crypto Correction
Investors opted for a cautious approach during intense volatility on the opening day of three crypto funds.
After DeFi, DeSoc: Finding Web 3’s Soul
By using Web 3’s building blocks to represent social identity, the ecosystem can overcome its current limitations and bring about a decentralized society.
Merge Testing on Ethereum: What Is It and Why Does It Matter?
Ethereum’s developers are using new testing infrastructure to assess network mechanics and client readiness ahead of the Merge.
TradeStation Exec on Bitcoin Dip Amid Hawkish Fed Policy
TradeStation Group VP of Market Intelligence David Russell discusses the decline in risk appetite from investors as the Federal Reserve continues to deploy hawkish monetary policy, possibly stimulating bitcoin’s recent price drop.
Boba Network to Offer Lower Gas Fees on Ethereum via BOBA Token
The network has implemented single-token gas payments on its blockchain, allowing users to pay 25% less in gas fees if they use BOBA instead of ether.
