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TomoChain Prepares for Zorro Network Upgrade
Smart contract platform TomoChain today released details of an upgrade to its network. The Zorro Network upgrade will take place on January 22nd and will improve the functionality of the Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM) — a collection of nodes that ensure security for the Ethereum network.
ZCash Celebrates First Halving, Unveils Canopy The Network's Fifth Upgrade
ZCash has undergone its first halving at block 1,046,400 and the event coincides with the network's fifth upgrade dubbed Canopy.
Anticipation for Cardano’s Mary Upgrade Grows as It Is Hours from Launching – Here’s What You Need to Know
Cardano’s blockchain upgrade, dubbed Mary, is set to go live today at 21:44 UTC.
IOHK Rolls Out Shelley Upgrade to Cardano Ahead of Public Participation on the 7th of July
IOHK rolls out Shelley upgrade to Cardano ahead of public participation on the 7th July
IOTA Works Towards Chrysalis Upgrade, MIOTA Price Predictions are High
The IOTA 1.5 network upgrade, also known as Chrysalis is quickly approaching, with IOTA’s new wallet, Firefly introduced last week.
Binance Completed Their "Largest Upgrade" in 2 years, What was Improved?
Binance upgrades its cryptocurrency exchange platform and says it the biggest upgrade they've done in years.
Ethereum To Become a Deflationary Asset and See Its Supply Reduced with Proposed EIP 1559 Upgrade
Ethereum has a planned upgrade for July through which its cryptocurrency supply will be reduced. This is bullish for the price of ETH.
Bitcoin Cash Network Upgrade Will Continue as Planned Despite Tensions Within the BCH Community
The Bitcoin Cash (BCH) network’s planned upgrade has been scheduled for November 15, 2020, which includes improvements to the Bitcoin ABC node software.
IOTA Foundation Announces Release Date of IOTA 1.5 Network Upgrade Chrysalis
The IOTA Foundation, a non-profit organization focused on blockchain and open-source development announced today that the first phase of its Chrysalis upgrade will be live on August 19.
Ethereum Hits Major Bullish Milestones in Anticipation of the ETH 2.0 Staking Upgrade
Ethereum wallets containing 32 more or more ETH, the amount needed to stake a validator node under the upcoming ETH 2.0 upgrade has hit an all-time high. The number of Ethereum network balances with 32 ETH or more has been nearing 120,000, in anticipation of the proposed ETH 2.0 update. Validating nodes will be replacing miners in the current proof-of-work system to validate transactions to maintain the Ethereum blockchain. Over the year, the number of wallets holding at least 32 ETH has risen around 15 percent, according to Nansen AI. Although the ETH 2.0 upgrade has been delayed several times, the major upgrade is expected to be deployed in July.
Aave Launches Upgrade, DeFi Tokens to Gain as Bitcoin Fails to Break $16K
Aave DeFi protocol launched an upgrade on its public testnet today. The news comes as Defi tokens may be preparing for a bull run, with Bitcoin failing to rally.
HackerOne User Finds Critical Bug in MakerDAO Upgrade
MakerDAO has fixed a critical bug that could have resulted in a complete loss of funds for all Dai users thanks to HackerOne user lucash-dev.
Ethereum Core Developers Set Electra Upgrade, Plan Dencun Activation
Ethereum All Core Developers Consensus Call #128 outlines Electra upgrade, Dencun activation, reward adjustments, and light client support enhancements for March 13, 2024, promoting network economics and continuous improvement.
Stellar (XLM) Development Foundation Delays Protocol 20 Upgrade Due to Core Bug
The Stellar Development Foundation has postponed the vote on Protocol 20, initially set for January 30, following the discovery of a bug in Stellar Core v20.1.0. The decision was made to ensure ecosystem readiness and broad consensus, with the new vote date to be determined after the bug fix release, expected within the next two weeks.
Alonzo Smart Contract Upgrade Goes Live on Cardano
The Alonzo Hardfork with its accompanying capability for smart contracts has gone live on the Cardano blockchain.
BNB Smart Chain (BSC) Advances with BEP 336: Introducing Blob Transactions for Enhanced Network Performance
BNB Smart Chain introduces BEP 336 upgrade, inspired by Ethereum's EIP 4844, to optimize data storage and reduce transaction costs, preparing for a network performance boost.
Crypto Firms Join Forces to Push for Stratum V2 Bitcoin Mining Upgrades
Spiral and Braiins lead efforts along with an industry working group to upgrade the current Stratum V1 protocol for miners.
Ethereum Testnet Successfully Upgrades for Upcoming Shanghai Hard Fork
Ethereum's Sepolia testnet has undergone a successful upgrade simulating the upcoming Shanghai hard fork expected to take place on the mainnet in March. The upgrade, called "Shapella", allows validators to withdraw their staked Ether and rewards on the execution layer.
Ethereum's Dencun Upgrade: Catalyst for Ecosystem Expansion and Price Surge in 2024
The Ethereum network is poised for significant growth in 2024, thanks to the Dencun Upgrade, which aims to enhance network efficiency, scalability, and decrease transaction costs.
Uniswap Deploys V3 Smart Contracts on Major Ethereum Testnets Ahead of Network Upgrade
Uniswap has announced the deployment of Uniswap V3 Core and periphery smart contracts on the Ethereum network.
Axie Infinity Transitions its P2E Gaming Platform to a New Game Mode
Online pay-to-earn (P2E) gaming platform Axie Infinity has announced the transition of its gaming mode from classical to a better-developed one dubbed Axie Infinity Origin
Polkadot Reports Q3 Growth: New Parachains, Staking Metrics, and Technical Upgrades
Polkadot's ecosystem saw significant expansion in Q3 2023, with the addition of five new parachains, a rise in staking metrics, and major technical upgrades. The total volume of staked DOT increased to 663 million, and the platform recorded more than 190 million on-chain events. The quarter also saw the introduction of native USDC and a 20% quarter-on-quarter rise in XCM messages.
Binance Announces System Upgrade for Improved Performance and Stability
Binance, one of the leading cryptocurrency exchanges, has announced a scheduled system upgrade to enhance overall performance and stability. During the upgrade, users may experience temporary disruptions in services such as new user registrations, logins, and trading. However, the exchange assures users that their funds will remain secure throughout the process.
MATIC: Polygon zkEVM Prepares for Dragon Fruit Upgrade
Polygon ($MATIC) has announced its Dragon Fruit upgrade on September 10, ForkID5, which introduces the latest Ethereum opcode, PUSH0, and a non-critical RLP parsing bug fix. The upgrade will be implemented on Polygon's zkEVM Mainnet Beta, with a 10-day timelock for users and developers.
Bitcoin's Taproot Upgrade Goes Live: Here are Expected Changes
The Bitcoin Network's Taproot Upgrade has gone live at a block height of 709,632.
Hiccups Surface as Bellatrix Upgrade Sets Stage for Ethereum Merge
With the much-anticipated merge being around the corner, the Bellatrix upgrade went live, curtain raising for this event.
US District Judge Rules in Favor of Custodial Arrangement for bZx DAO Members
A US district judge has ruled that bZx DAO transactions are custodial due to the ability for developers to upgrade a smart contract where the key is held by a single developer, as highlighted in a class-action lawsuit against bZx DAO and others. This may impact DeFi platforms that use multisigs and require them to obtain custody licenses to comply with the law.
Ethereum Leads ahead of Traditional Markets Performance over the Past 30 Days
The London Hardfork or EIP 1559 upgrade that got activated in August seems to have boosted Ethereum’s performance in the last 30 days.
InfStones aims to simplify ETH staking through Shappella upgrade
InfStones is offering a new Ethereum validator service that allows users to launch validator nodes for staking with just a few clicks. The platform is targeting both users and institutional investors by providing a simpler way to stake their tokens, with the added benefit of being able to stake less than 32 ETH after the Shappella upgrade. However, there has been a slight decline in Ethereum staking deposits due to regulatory pressure and the upcoming upgrade.
Binance to Disable Multiple Old Deposit Addresses
Binance, the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange, is retiring selected deposit addresses and memos on various blockchains, including Ether, Tron, BNB, and Stellar, as part of its infrastructure upgrade. The exchange encourages impacted users to obtain new addresses and memos to enhance security and efficiency, and the migration is scheduled for April to June 2023.
Ethereum's Shapella Upgrade Complete
Ethereum's Shapella upgrade has been successfully completed, allowing validators to withdraw their staked Ether on the Beacon chain. Over 44% of active validators have the ability to request partial or full withdrawals, with most withdrawals being for staking rewards. Major exchanges have announced their support for ETH unstaking, with several already processing withdrawal requests.
Ethereum Mainnet Gears Up for Dencun Upgrade: Lower Fees and Enhanced Efficiency
thereum's Dencun mainnet upgrade is set for March 13, 2024, introducing data blobs and protodanksharding to enhance network efficiency and reduce fees.
Ethereum’s Highly Awaited “London Hard Fork” Is Now Alive
The London Hard Fork – the major updated to Ethereum – is currently underway. Here are the key details of the upgrade.
LooksRare Version 2 Upgrades NFT Marketplace
LooksRare, a Non-Fungible Token (NFT) marketplace, has reduced trading fees by 75% with the launch of version 2. The upgrade includes gas-efficient contracts, support for token prices, and custom recipient aggregators. The team has announced that LooksRare version 1 will be discontinued.
Ethereum Devs Discuss Dencun Upgrade and EVM Object Format
The ACDE Call #172 saw Ethereum developers discussing the Dencun testing progress and the debated EOF proposal amidst concerns over its complexity and timing. The discussions reflect a cautious approach towards substantial protocol upgrades, ensuring Ethereum's evolution considers both immediate and long-term implications.
Ethereum Upgrade Raises Concerns as Bitcoin Dominance Continues
Ethereum's Shanghai upgrade has led to concerns among investors, particularly regarding a potential sell-off of tokens unlocked after the upgrade, causing uncertainty in the market. Meanwhile, Bitcoin's dominance rate continues to rise and is currently at the highest level since July 2021.
Binance Supports Optimism (OP) Network Upgrade and Hard Fork
Binance confirms support for Optimism (OP) network's upgrade and hard fork on January 12, 2024, enhancing Ethereum's Layer 2 scalability and efficiency.
Cardano Records Over 100 Smart Contracts Following Alonzo Upgrade
Cardano has records more than 100 smart contracts launched on the blockchain as the Alonzo upgrade goes live.
IOTA Foundation Releases Testnet of Fully Decentralized Network Pollen
The IOTA Foundation, a non-profit organization focused on blockchain and open-source development has announced the launch of its testnet of a fully decentralized network, Pollen.
Burnt Ethereum Edges Closer to a Billion-Dollar Value
After the London Hardfork or EIP 1559 upgrade went live on August 5, the first-ever deflationary block on the Ethereum network occurred because scarcity was introduced every time Ether was burnt after being used in transactions.
Ethereum All Core Developers Execution Call Number 181 Summary
Ethereum developers discussed the Dencun upgrade and various EIPs for the Pectra upgrade in the ACDE Call #181, aiming for network improvement and efficiency. Key points include the preparation for Dencun's mainnet activation, proposals for enhanced security and gas cost efficiency, and strategic planning for future upgrades.
Shapella Upgrade, Privacy Concerns, Hacks, and Financial Inclusion
The DeFi space had a busy week with the successful completion of the Shapella upgrade on Ethereum, concerns over privacy related to staking, a major DeFi hack, and a partnership between Fonbnk and Tanda to increase financial inclusion in Africa. The top 100 DeFi tokens had a bullish week, and Glassnode predicted only a small percentage of staked ETH would be withdrawn.
Burnt Ether Tops $2B as Ethereum 2.0 Deposit Contract Continues to Grow
Burnt Ether stands at 608,567 ETH worth $2.089 billion since the London Hardfork or EIP 1559 upgrade went live on August 5.
Ethereum staking volume surpasses withdrawal volume post-Shapella upgrade
After the successful Shapella upgrade, Ethereum's staked ETH volume has surpassed the withdrawal volume for the first time. According to data from Nansen, more ETH is currently being staked than withdrawn, with the staking volume reaching 124,000 ETH, while the withdrawal volume is at 64,800 ETH. The majority of validators are restaking their unlocked Ether, and early withdrawals are primarily staking rewards.
Ethereum Developers Discuss Upcoming Testnet and Upgrade Plans
Ethereum's All Core Developers Consensus (ACDC) call #118 on September 21, 2023, focused on preparations for Devnet-9, the second testnet for the Cancun/Deneb upgrade. The call revealed client readiness, Dencun-related tests, EIP 4788 deployment, and a tentative launch sequence for Dencun. The call also discussed the timing of testing and the launch sequence for Dencun on different testnets. The insights highlight the community's efforts to ensure Ethereum's smooth progression.
Cardano’s Vasil Hard Fork Upgrade Confirmed to Happen on September 22
The Vasil upgrade promises to include improvements to the Plutus programming language as well as introducing greater scalability for lower transaction fees.
Coinbase Introduces Ethereum Staking for US Institutional Clients
Coinbase rolls out a new staking crypto service to its institutional clients ahead of Ethereum’s planned transition to a proof-of-stake mechanism, providing more financial options to their portfolios.
Ethereum Istanbul Hard Fork Successfully Completed and Supported by Major Exchanges
Ethereum has successfully hit block number 9,069,000, where the Istanbul hard fork has been completed. Istanbul is Ethereum’s eighth hard fork overall, addressing issues such as denial-of-service attack resilience, interoperability with equihash-based proof-of-work and gas costs, which is the cost to send a transaction on the Ethereum network.
Optimism (OP) Ecotone Upgrade Set to Enhance Scaling on March 14
Optimism announces the Ecotone upgrade, integrating EIP-4844 to enhance scaling, scheduled for March 14 pending governance approval
Are Ethereum Nodes Ready for a New Hard Fork on New Year’s Day?
The Ethereum network is expected to undergo a scheduled upgrade, named Muir Glacier at block number 9,200,000, predicted to occur on New Year’s Day 2020.
LooksRare NFT Marketplace Upgrades to Version 2, Reducing Fees by 75%
LooksRare has upgraded to version 2, reducing fees by 75% and implementing new features. Sellers now receive Ether instead of Wrapped Ether, and the platform allows for bulk buying and selling orders. Users can also buy an NFT with one wallet but send it to another.
Ethereum's Pectra Upgrade to Enhance Wallet Functionality and User Experience
Ethereum's Pectra upgrade, expected in late 2024 or early 2025, will enhance crypto wallets' user experience and functionality, enabling smart contracts and sponsored transactions, but posing security concerns.
JPMorgan Chase Upgrades Dell Technologies Rating, Eyes AI-Driven Growth
JPMorgan Chase & Co. upgrades Dell Technologies to Overweight, setting a new target price of $90, buoyed by its favorable position in the AI-driven compute investment cycle. Dell's strong market performance and anticipated benefit from the growing AI and ML focus in IT sectors signal promising growth prospects.
IOTA Network Increases its Speed by 20x Following its Relaunch a Few Months Prior
The IOTA Foundation, a non-profit organization focused on blockchain and open-source development has announced the latest version of its node software, Hornet together with the IOTA community. The IOTA community has conducted a stress test that illustrated a stable network of over 150 nodes with over 650 confirmed transactions per second (TPS). This shows an increase in transaction throughput by a factor of 20, while Hornet is able to consume 10 times less memory under normal operations compared to its previous node software.
Algorand Protocol Stateful Smart Contract Upgrade Targets Scalable DeFi Solutions and Dapps
Algorand is entering the decentralized finance (DeFI) ecosystem with its new highly scalable stateful smart contract capabilities.
The Merge: Why Ethereum Investors Must Remain Cautious as Bellatrix Upgrade Goes Live
The Bellatrix Upgrade is set to go live on the Beacon Chain of the ETH Network today as the entire community prepares for the forthcoming merge of the current PoW chain with the PoS model.
Coinbase warns of delays for ETH unstaking after Ethereum Merge
Coinbase users may face delays in unstaking their ETH after Ethereum's Shapella upgrade, due to on-chain processing. Coinbase advises users to be patient and offers a liquid staking option, "cbETH."
New London Upgrade Could Help Ethereum Hit $3,000, Crypto Expert Says
Ethereum is likely to increase its value based on the speculation and hype surrounding the London upgrade event.
Mantle (MNT) Network Launches Mainnet v2 Tectonic
Mantle Network has completed its Mainnet v2 Tectonic upgrade, delivering low gas fees and enhanced EVM interoperability.