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Finance

Why Ethereum’s ‘Difficulty Bomb’ Has Been Delayed Again

Also: Polygon moves closer to bringing EIP 1559-style fee markets to their proof-of-stake scaling platform.

By Edward OosterbaanDec 15, 2021

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Finance

How’s ‘Zelda’ Doing? Our Ethereum Validator Check-In

Also: Web 3 development plans abound.

By Edward OosterbaanNov 10, 2021

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Markets

Looking Into Ethereum’s Economic Future

Also: More exploits in DeFi.

By Edward OosterbaanNov 3, 2021

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Tech

Ethereum’s ‘Difficulty Bomb’ Timing Hints at an Early Summer Merge

Also: Fun and games in DeFi and the metaverse

By Edward OosterbaanOct 20, 2021

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Finance

DraftKings Steps Further Into Crypto With Plans to Become Polygon Validator

The move will allow the sports betting platform to contribute to Polygon’s governance.

By Eli TanOct 18, 2021

DraftKings appears to be doubling down on its crypto plans. (Scott Eisen/Getty Images for DraftKings)

Tech

Ethereum’s Latest Progress Toward Proof-of-Stake

Here are some things that will (and won’t) change after the Merge.

By Edward OosterbaanOct 13, 2021

Digital generated image of tree inside glass containers on blue background.

Tech

How Will the Ethereum Ecosystem React to Fee Burning?

Also: An Ethereum news round-up.

By Edward OosterbaanOct 6, 2021

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Tech

Ethereum Is Only as Strong as Its Weakest Link

Developers are encouraging Eth 2.0 validators to diversify and switch to minority clients.

By Edward OosterbaanSep 29, 2021

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Tech

Valid Points: The Success of Ethereum’s Alternative Ecosystems

Also: Decentralization in DeFi is becoming more accessible

By Edward OosterbaanSep 15, 2021

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Tech

Valid Points: SEC Probes DeFi, Gas Fees Stabilize

Also: The rise of layer 2s and a comeback in total value locked (TVL) on Ethereum

By Edward OosterbaanSep 8, 2021

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