Ethereum

Here we cover all you need to know about Ethereum — the decentralized, open-source computing platform with smart contract functionality.
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CoinMarketCap News, Sept 16: Big Stakers and SEC Overshadow Ethereum's Big Merge Moment
Also today, El Salvador's President Nayib Bukele wants to run for re-election — but according to the constitution, he isn't allowed.
By Connor Sephton
2 years ago
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Crypto News
Podcast: The Merge, Hodlonaut v Wright, Do Kwon, Starbucks NFTs — Weekly News Roundup
It's the weekend edition of CoinMarketRecap! Connor Sephton and Molly Jane Zuckerman chew over some of the biggest crypto stories from the past seven days.
By Connor Sephton
2 years ago
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'Disappointing': Coinbase and Lido Dominate Ethereum Staking Rewards After The Merge
Bitcoin maximalists have been up in arms about these revelations. They argue that this proves Ethereum is becoming more centralized, and censorship resistance is at risk.
By Connor Sephton
2 years ago
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Crypto News
Has The Merge Turned Ether into a Security? Yes, SEC's Gary Gensler Suggests
According to The Wall Street Journal, Gary Gensler believes cryptocurrencies that operate on PoS chains may be classified as securities.
By Connor Sephton
2 years ago
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CoinMarketCap News, Sept 15: A Big Moment for Ethereum, But There's Much More Work to Be Done
Environmental ETH naysayers can take a break — by some estimates, Ethereum's switch to Proof-of-Stake is equivalent to Finland shutting down its entire power grid.
By Connor Sephton
2 years ago
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Podcast: Ethereum Completes The Merge! What Happened, What's Next — and Why It Matters
Plus — Craig Wright makes a big revelation during a trial in Norway, and South Korean officials attempt to void Do Kwon's passport.
By Connor Sephton
2 years ago
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BREAKING: Ethereum Merge is Complete — Blockchain Now Running on Proof-of-Stake
This is a significant development, because it means GPU miners are no longer responsible for verifying transactions and adding them to the blockchain.
By Connor Sephton
2 years ago
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Crypto Basics
A Look Back in Time: Ethereum
With the Ethereum Merge set to be the most significant upgrade ever — we took a look back at the most notable events in Ethereum's colorful history.
By Will Kendall
2 years ago
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CoinMarketCap News, Sept 12: How Long Will Bitcoin's Rally Last... and Is The Merge Priced In?
Also today, MicroStrategy is still determined to snap up as much Bitcoin as possible.
By Connor Sephton
2 years ago
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Ethereum Will Miss Proof-of-Work When It's Gone, Justin Sun Claims
The Tron co-founder even suggested that Tether and Circle — the two biggest stablecoin issuers — may even reconsider their support for Proof-of-Stake.
By Connor Sephton
2 years ago
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When Is Ethereum Merge? Google Adds Countdown to Search Results — as Vitalik Buterin Visits Kyiv
Ethereum's Merge is especially significant given how it's the most ambitious upgrade in the blockchain's history — and it's set to be achieved without any downtime.
By Connor Sephton
2 years ago
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The Merge Won't Spark ETH Selloffs, Bankless Co-Founder Says
The latest figures suggest 13.6 million ETH is staked right now — and questions have been raised about whether there's a danger this could all be unlocked at once.
By Connor Sephton
2 years ago
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Ethereum
What Should ETH Investors Expect When The Merge Happens?
Chris Anatalio, a software engineer and platform advocate for ConsenSys, told the CoinMarketRecap podcast that — for everyday holders — "no news is good news."
By Connor Sephton
2 years ago
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Crypto News
Stolen Crypto Seized from North Korean Hackers for First Time Ever
Chainalysis has helped recover $30 million stolen in March's Ronin Network hack — and they're vowing to stop the Lazarus Group from cashing out the rest.
By Connor Sephton
2 years ago
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Special Podcast: Ethereum's Merge Explained
We're joined by four top guests — two who are supporting the switch to Proof-of-Stake, and two who are against.
By Connor Sephton
2 years ago
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'This Has Always Been the Plan': Miners Opposed to Ethereum's Merge Criticized
Those against Ethereum's imminent move to a Proof-of-Stake consensus mechanism are being accused of acting in their own financial self-interest.
By Connor Sephton
2 years ago
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'Miners Will Be Broke': Proof-of-Work Supporters Warn Ethereum's Merge Will Destroy Businesses
Chandler Guo told the CoinMarketRecap podcast his opposition to PoS isn't about money — instead, he's worried this consensus mechanism will affect Ethereum's censorship resistance.
By Connor Sephton
2 years ago
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Why Ethereum’s ‘Merge’ Won’t Kill Most Layer 1s
The merge looks to address current challenges faced by Ethereum by significantly reducing the amount of energy required to maintain the network and paving the way for further upgrades.
By Daniel Phillips
2 years ago
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