Tag: Ethereums

1inch DEX aggregator deploys on Ethereum’s layer-2, Base

1inch Network is integrating its decentralized exchange (DEX) aggregation protocol on Ethereum’s layer-2 solution, Base. The decentralized finance (defi) protocol said the goal is to tap liquidity from leading DEXs, including Uniswap, Balancer, SushiSwap, and Base Swap. In this way, they can refine and offer better swap rates. A highlight of this integration is the inclusion of a limit order feature for Base users to exercise more control over their trades. This allows them to set a specific price at which they wish to execute their transactions. Trades are then…

PancakeSwap V3 Takes The Stage On Ethereum’s Layer 2 Linea Mainnet

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PancakeSwap, a leading decentralized finance (DeFi) platform, has officially launched its anticipated Version 3 (V3) on the Linea Mainnet.  According to the announcement, the collaboration between PancakeSwap and Linea aims to provide a seamless trading experience with lower fees, increased liquidity provider returns, and enhanced capital efficiency. PancakeSwap V3 On Linea Linea, formerly known as ConsenSys zkEVM, stands as Layer 2 scaling solution powered by ConsenSys. Linea achieves faster transaction speeds and reduced gas costs while ensuring security by utilizing zero-knowledge proofs and maintaining full Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM) equivalence. Developers…

Ethereum’s Buterin Expresses Concerns Over Sam Altman’s Worldcoin

Buterin argues first that scanning one’s iris could potentially release more information than intended. For instance, if someone else scans a World ID holder’s iris, they can run it against the Worldcoin database to determine – at the very least – whether that person is in the system. In addition, Buterin says World IDs won’t be readily accessible to everyone, since getting ahold of an “Orb” device can be difficult. Source

What Is Ethereum’s ‘Data Availability’ Problem, and Why Does It Matter?

Separate “data availability” layers could reduce congestion on the Ethereum network by making it easier for ancillary “rollup” networks to verify that transactional details exist and are available to download if needed — without actually downloading them. The concept might offer an alternative to Ethereum’s own proposed “danksharding” solution, seen as years away. Source Availability039dataEthereumsMatterProblem CryptoX Portal

3 reasons why Ethereum’s market cap dominance is on the rise

Ethereum has been the dominant smart contract and decentralized application (Dapp) network since its inception. An analysis based on Ether’s price (ETH), and its market capitalization, shows indisputable evidence that the blockchain has been gaining market share over time.  Ether market capitalization dominance (%). Source: TradingView As shown above, Ether’s dominance in market capitalization terms grew over the past couple of years, from an 18% average in July 2021 to the current 20%. Excluding Bitcoin (BTC) from the analysis, Ether’s market share presently stands at 40.6%, while the next competitor,…

Ethereum’s zkSync Era reaches $500m in TVL

Ethereum’s Layer 2 scaling solution, zkSync Era, sees its total value locked (TVL) exceed $500 million as increased scalability continues to attract significant capital investment. In decentralized finance (DeFi), the balance of power constantly ebbs and flows with the rise of innovations.  One such advancement is zkSync Era, a Layer 2 protocol that enhances the scalability of the Ethereum (ETH) blockchain.  Recently, the total value locked (TVL) in zkSync Era surpassed $500 million, representing a 12% increase within a week, as indicated by data from L2Beat.  zkSync Era TVL chart…

Ethereum’s Buterin and Polygon’s Nailwal donate $100m for COVID-19 research

Vitalik Buterin, the co-founder of Ethereum, has teamed up with Sandeep Nailwal, the co-founder of Polygon, to direct $100 million toward COVID-19 research and the development of medical infrastructure in India. This philanthropic effort aims to address the long-term impacts of the pandemic and bolster healthcare systems. Buterin is making a significant contribution to address pressing global challenges. This time, Buterin has joined forces with Sandeep Nailwal, the co-founder of Polygon, to direct $100 million towards COVID-19 research and medical infrastructure development, focusing on tackling “long COVID” and enhancing healthcare…

Ethereum’s Shanghai upgrade made it easier to detect criminals

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With its historic Merge event in September, Ethereum has become a proof-of-stake blockchain. The mechanism now used to confirm transactions relies on validators staking their Ether (ETH). Ethereum’s March upgrade, codenamed Shanghai, finally enabled stakers to withdraw their locked Ether.  The Ethereum ecosystem’s “investment themes” have included a) decentralized finance (DeFi) b) stablecoins c) Bitcoin (via wrapped versions of BTC) and d) non-fungible tokens (NFTs). With the upgrade, the network also began providing fixed-income assets. There are currently several ways people make money on or using Ethereum. Broadly, they can…

Ethereum’s exchange holdings plunge to 5-year low

Ethereum (ETH) balances on crypto exchanges have plunged to a five-year low, triggering speculation on its future price action. Intriguing developments have always marked the ebb and flow of the crypto market, and this week is no exception.  The show’s star is ether, the world’s second-largest cryptocurrency, quietly making headlines due to an intriguing phenomenon – its balance on exchanges is nearing an all-time low.  The question on everyone’s mind is: what could this mean for the future of ETH? Data from Glassnode paints a compelling picture. As of May…