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At-Home Staking 'Protects' Ethereum Network, Polygon Labs VP Says
This September marks one year since Ethereum transitioned from a proof-of-work (PoW) consensus mechanism to proof-of-stake (PoS). As part of CoinDesk's Staking Week, presented by Foundry, Polygon Labs VP of Governance and Community Hudson Jameson shares insights into the ETH staking community and the benefits of staking at home. CoinDesk and Foundry are both owned by DCG.
Ether-to-Bitcoin Ratio Touches 14-Month Low as Vitalik Buterin, Whales Send $60M Worth of ETH to Exchanges
Earlier this week, the ether-to-bitcoin ratio dropped to a 14-month low as large token holders, including Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin, moved coins to crypto exchanges, possibly as a prelude to selling. ETH-BTC dipped to near 0.0602 on Tuesday, according to TradingView data. CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie presents "The Chart of the Day."
Could This Vitalik-Backed Protocol Bring Privacy to a Regulated Crypto World?
A new paper from Ethereum’s co-founder and four co-authors including Illum proposes a solution to Tornado Cash’s inability to separate the activity of bad actors from good ones.
Metamask Co-Founder on Snaps Launch: It's 'Basically a Plug-In System for the Wallet'
Ethereum developer Consensys announced a new feature called "MetaMask Snaps," allowing users to choose from a variety of app-like or add-on customizations for their browser extension. MetaMask co-founder Dan Finlay discusses the Snaps rollout and why it's the first step towards building a permissionless ecosystem.
Ethereum's Vitalik Buterin Outlines Way for Blockchain 'Privacy Pools' to Weed Out Criminals
Vitalik Buterin, co-founder of the Ethereum network, and four co-authors published a research paper last week, detailing a new technological feature called "privacy pools" and how it can be applied to blockchain protocols to distinguish honest users from criminals. Chainalysis chief scientist Jacob Illum, who is one of the co-authors, discusses the key takeaways. "The goal is try to bring forward technologies that can bring more people into the blockchain space," Illum said.
Ethereum's Daily Transaction Fees Fall to Lowest Single-Day Total Since December
Ethereum's daily transaction fees hit an 8-month low of $2.8M on Sunday, according to data tracked by blockchain analytics firm CryptoQuant. A decline in total fees paid indicates low network usage, but could point to a rise in popularity of Ethereum layer 2 scaling solutions. CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie presents "The Chart of the Day."
Why Did Ethereum Co-Founder Vitalik Buterin Send $1M Worth of Ether to Coinbase?
Data from Ethereum blockchain scanning website etherscan shows that Vitalik Buterin deposited 600 ether (ETH), which is worth roughly $1 million, to crypto exchange Coinbase. "The Hash" panel discusses the potential reasons behind the Ethereum co-founder's recent transaction.
How Much Crypto Does Former President Donald Trump Own?
A recently released filing with the U.S. Office of Government Ethics reveals that former U.S. president Donald Trump holds up to $500,000 in an Ethereum wallet. "The Hash" panel discusses former President Trump's crypto holdings and NFT collection.
Mysterious BALD Developer Sends $12M Back to Ethereum
The developer behind bald (BALD), one of the most viral tokens in recent months, transferred around $12 million in ether (ETH) back to the Ethereum network. This comes weeks after bald ran up to an $80 million capitalization before some actions caused prices to plunge 90%. "The Hash" panel breaks down the latest developments.
