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Bitcoin NFTs Challenge the Blockchain’s Largest Use Case: Money
The Bitcoin community has been abuzz with conversations around how Ordinal Inscriptions could signal a technical improvement to NFTs. But the increased fees and transaction speeds associated with them could stifle Bitcoin’s primary use case as a medium of exchange.
Ethereum Sets February Date for Sepolia Testnet to Get Shanghai Hard Fork
The second round of testing of staked ether (ETH) withdrawals follows simulations on the Zhejiang testnet. The Goerli testnet would be next, ahead of next month's planned Shanghai hard fork on the main Ethereum blockchain.
Ethereum Developers To Launch New ‘Zhejiang’ Testnet Ahead of Shanghai Upgrade
Ethereum developers will open a new test network today called "Zhejiang," where users can simulate staked ether withdrawals included in the protocol’s next big upgrade, also known as the Shanghai hard fork. Allnodes Chief Growth Officer Robert Ellison shares insights into Zhejiang, its significance to the Ethereum community, and what to expect from the Shanghai update.
Polygon Completes Hard Fork to Reduce Gas Fee Spikes, Disruptive Reorgs
The software upgrade to the Ethereum-scaling project went live on Tuesday and included two proposals from December that Polygon validator teams voted to approve.
Bitcoin Cash Jumps 10% Ahead of Optimistic May Hard Fork
Prominent traders pointed out scheduled improvements as catalysts for the move.
Polygon’s Blockchain to Undergo Hard Fork
The software upgrade scheduled for Jan. 17 will address gas spikes and chain reorganization.
Ethereum Developers Target March 2023 for “Shanghai” Upgrade
Ethereum developers determined that the network’s next hard fork “Shanghai” will have a target release time frame of March 2023. This upgrade will allow Beacon Chain staked ether (stETH) withdrawals. “The Hash” panel discusses what that means for the future of Ethereum network.
Ethereum's Next Upgrade: What to Watch
Ethereum Foundation Protocol Support Lead Tim Beiko discusses the Ethereum Improvement Proposals (EIPs) being included in the network’s upcoming "Shanghai" hard fork. "The most important thing we wanted to do after the merge was enabling Beacon Chain withdrawals," Beiko said.
BNB Smart Chain to Perform Hard Fork as Fix for $100M Exploit
The "temporary urgent patch" release will take occur at around 08:00 UTC on Oct. 12.
Ethereum Co-Founder on Upcoming Merge, Web3
Ethereum's long-awaited Merge is just a week away. Ethereum co-founder Anthony Di lorio discusses what to expect, Tron founder Justin Sun backing a hard fork of Ethereum, and the difficulty bomb. Plus, insights into Di lorio's new project Andiami: The Quest for Liberty, and his outlook for Web3.
