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Ethereum's 'Fusaka' Era: Has the Jan 2026 Upgrade Finally Made ETH 'Ultrasound' Again?
Following the mainnet activation on December 3, 2025, the Ethereum network entered its final phase of the Fusaka upgrade on January 7, 2026. By introducing a revolutionary "Blob Parameter Only" (BPO) mechanism and a minimum fee floor, Fusaka has successfully stabilized the fee market. While the "ultrasound" (deflationary) status is no longer a constant, the January 2026 data confirms that ETH has returned to a "Micro-Deflationary" cycle even during periods of low activity.
Optimism (OP) Earns High Praise from Vitalik Buterin for $100M Public Goods Initiative
Ethereum Co-Founder Vitalik Buterin praised Optimism for distributing over $100 million in RetroPGF Round 3, emphasizing its role in funding public goods and supporting the Ethereum ecosystem.
Arbitrum's New ArbOS 11: A Game Changer for Blockchain and Crypto
The recent implementation of ArbOS 11 by the Arbitrum community introduces key improvements, including EVM Shanghai support and gas efficiency enhancements, fostering optimism in the crypto market for ARB.
Curve Finance Launches MIM/crvUSD Pool on Arbitrum, Bolstering DeFi Ecosystem
Curve Finance's new MIM/crvUSD liquidity pool on Arbitrum marks a significant advancement in DeFi, offering enhanced liquidity and user experience. This strategic move leverages Arbitrum's layer 2 capabilities for faster, cost-effective transactions, underlining Curve's commitment to innovation and community-driven governance.