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In the aftermath of the recent Dencun upgrade and the deployment of EIP-4844, there has been a noticeable decline in transaction fees across various Layer 2 (L2) networks. This development marks a significant step forward in addressing the issue of high transaction costs within the Ethereum ecosystem. During the last hour (9:00–10:00 UTC+8), several L2 … Read more
The Dencun upgrade was seamlessly integrated into the Ethereum mainnet at 9:55 Eastern Time (ET) on March 13, 2024. The upgrade officially went live at Beacon slot 8626176. Ethereum’s Leap Forward with Dencun Upgrade Expected to drastically lower the transaction costs for layer two (L2) networks, Dencun introduces vital improvements aimed at boosting Ethereum’s scalability. … Read more
The smart contract platform, Monad Labs is in talks to raise over $200 million via a funding round that is likely to be led by venture capital firm Paradigm. A successful funding round will see Monad Labs’ valuation rocket to $3 billion. Monad Labs Building Platform to Challenge Ethereum Monad Labs, a smart contract platform, … Read more
Nearly $47 million was stolen from approximately 57,000 crypto users by criminals who use phishing scams to lure victims. The Scam Sniffer data highlights that most of the thefts occurred on the Ethereum chain, with ERC-20 tokens being the most targeted. Unlike in January, the number of victims who lost digital funds exceeding $1 million … Read more
The impending Dencun upgrade slated for Ethereum in 2024 heralds a significant advancement poised to enhance the network’s scalability and alleviate the burden of gas fees for layer-2 networks. This upgrade is eagerly awaited as it promises to address longstanding issues within the Ethereum ecosystem, including high transaction costs, sluggish processing speeds, and resource-intensive transactions. … Read more
Jake Chervinsky, CLO of Variant, a crypto-focused venture capital firm, explained that he was pessimistic about U.S. regulators approving a spot ether ETF this May. Chervinsky stated that the SEC’s combative attitude, willingness to go to court to fight this kind of approval, and lack of details on the initiative, signaled a bad outcome for … Read more
In a pivotal announcement, the London Stock Exchange (LSE) has shared its plans to accept bitcoin and ethereum exchange-traded note (ETN) applications, signaling a significant shift toward incorporating digital currencies into mainstream financial markets. LSE Announces Acceptance of Crypto ETNs The launch of bitcoin (BTC) and ethereum (ETH) ETNs on the LSE platform marks a … Read more
This week, as of March 9, 2024, the cumulative value held in decentralized finance (defi) platforms exceeded $100 billion for the first time since the downfall of Terra in May 2022. In the past 30 days, the leading three defi platforms have experienced an increase of at least 50%, fueled by the substantial rise in … Read more
The volume and worth of liquid staking derivatives (LSDs) have expanded significantly since the beginning of the year, with 1.56 million ether being added to LSD protocols since Jan. 6. The total value of ethereum stored surged by $26.85 billion in the last two months. LSD Market Flourishes: Ethereum Holdings Cross $54 Billion Milestone In … Read more
Amid a significant uptick in ERC20 tokens, especially meme coins, the expense of conducting transactions on Ethereum has notably increased, pushing the average fee to $22.19 for each operation. Further data indicates that executing a swap on a decentralized exchange (dex) platform could incur a cost of $66. Transfers and Dex Swaps Costlier as Ethereum … Read more