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Google’s Quantum Technology Could Satiate Proof-of-Stake Detractors
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Google’s Quantum Technology Could Satiate Proof-of-Stake Detractors

Google’s newly achieved ‘Quantum Supremacy’ computing technology has been marked for some surprising applications in the cryptocurrency space. According to one researcher on the project, the technology could enhance the proof-of-stake (PoS) algorithm.

Ethereum's Switch to Proof-of-Stake Will be 'Substantial' to the Industry, Binance Research Suggests
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Ethereum's Switch to Proof-of-Stake Will be 'Substantial' to the Industry, Binance Research Suggests

Binance’s latest research report published on Oct. 28 stated that Ethereum’s upcoming switch to Proof-of-Stake (PoS) from Proof-of-Work (PoW) is expected to take a ‘most substantial’ portion of the crypto market’s attention.

Cardano Now the Biggest Proof-of-Stake Network as ADA Flips Polkadot (DOT) to Become 7th Top Crypto
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Cardano Now the Biggest Proof-of-Stake Network as ADA Flips Polkadot (DOT) to Become 7th Top Crypto

The total amount staked on Cardano (ADA) has officially surpassed that on Polkadot (DOT), making Cardano the largest proof-of-stake network as of now.

Proof-of-Stake Founder Sunny King, on his Crypto Journey Inspired by Elon Musk and Steve Jobs
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Proof-of-Stake Founder Sunny King, on his Crypto Journey Inspired by Elon Musk and Steve Jobs

In the recent conversation with CoinMarketCap, Proof-of-Stake Founder Sunny King revealed how his crypto journey is inspired by Steve Jobs and Elon Musk! He also debunked the myth that energy consumption contributes to the intrinsic value of cryptocurrencies.

Total Ether Deposits in Ethereum 2.0 Hits New ATH as Interest in Proof-of-Stake Model Rises
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Total Ether Deposits in Ethereum 2.0 Hits New ATH as Interest in Proof-of-Stake Model Rises

The total number of Ethereum deposits in ETH 2.0 continues to climb as it recently set a new all-time high.

Sparks Fly: Bitcoin and Ethereum Debate on ETH’s Total Supply Goes Viral
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Sparks Fly: Bitcoin and Ethereum Debate on ETH’s Total Supply Goes Viral

Over the past few days, a central debate has been ongoing on crypto Twitter, fueled by Bitcoin and Ethereum advocates. Both Bitcoiners and Ethereans disagree on which cryptocurrency is better for use.

Orbs Releases Smart Contract for Validators in TON Blockchain
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Orbs Releases Smart Contract for Validators in TON Blockchain

Orbs has released a new smart contract, called the single nominator, designed for validators in the Telegram Open Network (TON) blockchain. The contract allows validators to have an isolated cold wallet for securing their validation process, enhancing their independence, security, and protection against gas-spending attacks.

Tim Beiko announced Shapella upgrade
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Tim Beiko announced Shapella upgrade

Full and partial validator withdrawals alter the consensus layer.

Slim Odds of Slashing and Best Practices to Avoid it
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Slim Odds of Slashing and Best Practices to Avoid it

According to Ethereum core developer Superphiz, just 0.04% of ETH-staking validators have been eliminated.

Fantom Foundation Lowers Staking Threshold to 50,000 FTM
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Fantom Foundation Lowers Staking Threshold to 50,000 FTM

Fantom Foundation has reduced its validator staking requirement from 500,000 FTM to 50,000 FTM, aiming to boost network security and accessibility, following a June 2023 governance vote.

The amount of ETH burned will continue to increase as transaction fees are burned
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The amount of ETH burned will continue to increase as transaction fees are burned

Since September 2022, traders have started withdrawing ETH from exchanges.

POSA Publishes Two White Papers
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POSA Publishes Two White Papers

The nonprofit cryptocurrency industry group Proof of Stake Alliance (POSA) has produced papers on receipt token legality.

Bitcoin Trading Should Be Banned by Central Banks, Says Former British Member of Parliament
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Bitcoin Trading Should Be Banned by Central Banks, Says Former British Member of Parliament

Former Member of the British Parliament Nick Boles appears to disfavour Bitcoin, saying that the central banks should monitor the cryptocurrency’s trades.

Ethereum is Expected to Undergo a 90% Daily Emission Reduction Following ETH 2.0 Upgrade
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Ethereum is Expected to Undergo a 90% Daily Emission Reduction Following ETH 2.0 Upgrade

Market analyst Lark Davis believes that Ethereum 2.0 upgrade will prompt a 90% daily emission reduction from 12,800 to 1,280.

Ethereum Will Be Deflationary and Running on Proof-of-Stake by Year-End, says Market Analyst
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Ethereum Will Be Deflationary and Running on Proof-of-Stake by Year-End, says Market Analyst

Lark Davis believes that Ethereum will have cemented its status as a deflationary currency and will run on a proof of stake model by the end of 2021.

Retail Accumulation May Account for Why Ethereum Maintained Support at $2000
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Retail Accumulation May Account for Why Ethereum Maintained Support at $2000

Ethereum is fighting to maintain support at $2,000. Glassnode has revealed that the addresses holding more than 0.1 Ether have reached a new all-time high today.

Buying Pressure Builds up on Ethereum Network, Pushing Price Above $1,300 Amid Merge News
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Buying Pressure Builds up on Ethereum Network, Pushing Price Above $1,300 Amid Merge News

Ethereum (ETH) experienced notable momentum that drove the price above $1,300 after news of the much-anticipated merge made the airwaves.

Ethereum Launches ETH 2.0 Multiclient Testnet - Medalla
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Ethereum Launches ETH 2.0 Multiclient Testnet - Medalla

Ethereum software developers proudly launched the blockchain project they have been perfecting these past few months, the Ethereum 2.0 multiclient testnet, Medalla.

Ethereum Devs Launch Spadina Testnet, What Needs to be Perfected for ETH 2.0?
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Ethereum Devs Launch Spadina Testnet, What Needs to be Perfected for ETH 2.0?

Ethereum developers have launched a short-term testnet, dubbed Spadina, in preparation for Ethereum 2.0 mainnet.

Ethereum Merge Might Happen in August as Testing Enters Final Round
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Ethereum Merge Might Happen in August as Testing Enters Final Round

Speaking at the Permissionless 2022 Conference in Florida, U.S., Ethereum Researcher Justin Drake disclosed that the merge might happen in August.

Citi Believes The Merge Will Make Ethereum a “Yield-Bearing Asset”
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Citi Believes The Merge Will Make Ethereum a “Yield-Bearing Asset”

Citigroup Inc. or Citi, an American multinational investment bank, disclosed that the merge would make Ethereum (ETH) a deflationary asset. As a result, the second-largest cryptocurrency will become a “yield-bearing asset.”

Ethereum to Launch Another Testnet for ETH 2.0 After Spadina Fails to Achieve Finality
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Ethereum to Launch Another Testnet for ETH 2.0 After Spadina Fails to Achieve Finality

Ethereum developers announced that they will be launching another testnet next week, dubbed Zinken, following the low participation rate on Spadina.

2% of Ethereum Supply Is Now Staked in ETH 2.0 Deposit Contract
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2% of Ethereum Supply Is Now Staked in ETH 2.0 Deposit Contract

Amid the notable uptrend it experienced in recent weeks, 2% of Ethereum's total supply is now staked in ETH 2.0 deposit contract.

Ethereum's Average Gas Fees Hit a 3-Month Low
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Ethereum's Average Gas Fees Hit a 3-Month Low

The average gas fees on Ethereum have hit a 3-month low, below $10.

Ethereum's Vitalik Buterin Concerned About Security Risks That Come With High ETH Transaction Fees
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Ethereum's Vitalik Buterin Concerned About Security Risks That Come With High ETH Transaction Fees

By now, it is no secret that Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin and his team are busy perfecting Ethereum 2.0 and preparing it for its official launch.

Ethereum's Vitalik Buterin Discusses ETH 2.0 Progress and Bitcoin-Ethereum Debate
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Ethereum's Vitalik Buterin Discusses ETH 2.0 Progress and Bitcoin-Ethereum Debate

On Peter McCormack's talk show, Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin discussed the challenges faced by Ethereum 2.0 and the debate between Bitcoin and Ethereum.

ETH Price Sees Revival as Ethereum 2.0 Deposits Surpass $9 Billion
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ETH Price Sees Revival as Ethereum 2.0 Deposits Surpass $9 Billion

Ethereum 2.0 deposits just went above $9 billion as ETH is seeing impressive price corrections from last week's dip.

Ethereum Classic Receives $10m Capital Boost from AntPool
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Ethereum Classic Receives $10m Capital Boost from AntPool

Layer-1 blockchain protocol, Ethereum Classic has received a new $10 million capital boost for its ecosystem as announced by AntPool, the mining pool offshoot of Bitmain.

Crypto Exchange OKX Unveils Precautionary Measures Ahead of the Ethereum Merge
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Crypto Exchange OKX Unveils Precautionary Measures Ahead of the Ethereum Merge

With the Ethereum merge just around the corner, crypto exchange OKX has given a service update that includes suspension of ETH deposits and withdrawals during the much-anticipated event.

Ethereum Founder Vitalik Buterin Speculates the Merge Will Happen on September 15
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Ethereum Founder Vitalik Buterin Speculates the Merge Will Happen on September 15

Vitalik Buterin, Ethereum’s co-founder, has hinted that the much-anticipated merge might occur around September 15.

More Than 700,000 ETH Staked for Ethereum 2.0 Launch
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More Than 700,000 ETH Staked for Ethereum 2.0 Launch

The amount of Ethereum (ETH) locked up in the smart contract needed to transition to a proof-of-stake protocol from the current proof-of-work has surpassed the 700,000 mark.

Ripple to Cash In One-Third of its Stake in MoneyGram
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Ripple to Cash In One-Third of its Stake in MoneyGram

Leading blockchain payments company Ripple plans to sell a third of its stake in American money transfer firm MoneyGram.

Ethereum Releases Validator Launchpad for ETH 2.0 Testnet
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Ethereum Releases Validator Launchpad for ETH 2.0 Testnet

Ethereum software developers finally released the validator launchpad for ETH 2.0, which enabled users to participate in the testnet’s Proof-of-Stake.

Why the proof-of-work chain is a solution to the Byzantine Generals' Problem
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Why the proof-of-work chain is a solution to the Byzantine Generals' Problem

Why the proof-of-work chain is a solution to the Byzantine Generals' Problem

DappRadar—What is the Dapp of 2019?
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DappRadar—What is the Dapp of 2019?

In the second part of our exclusive interview with Skirmantis Januskas, CEO and Founder, DappRadar - we discuss Ethereum’s transition to proof-of-stake, the growing Dapp ecosystem and the DeFi revolution instigated by MakerDao.

Blockstack Breaks New Ground with Proof of Transfer (PoX) Consensus Mechanism, like PoS Without the Risk
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Blockstack Breaks New Ground with Proof of Transfer (PoX) Consensus Mechanism, like PoS Without the Risk

Blockstack recently released a white paper for a new blockchain consensus mechanism called Proof of Transfer (PoX). The mechanism is for blockchains piggybacking off the Bitcoin blockchain or other PoW networks, and would require miners to commit BTC to secure the block rather than proof of work.

WEF Launches Blockchain Proof of Concept to Track Supply Chain Greenhouse Gas Emissions
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WEF Launches Blockchain Proof of Concept to Track Supply Chain Greenhouse Gas Emissions

The World Economic Forum’s Mining and Metals Blockchain Initiative has launched a unique proof of concept to track greenhouse gas emissions across the value chain.

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