The Future of Ethereum in a Meme: Ultrasound Money

The “ultrasound money” meme has been running in Ethereum based circles for some time, gaining momentum as the asset rises and rises in value during this bull market.

Altcoins rally as bulls pile into large-cap tokens and layer-1 projects

EOS, LTC, ETC and ETH are just a few of the altcoins that chased after new multi-year highs as layer-1 projects saw an increase in trading volume. The cryptocurrency market provides investors with another day of 'altseason' as the majority of altcoins in the top 100 on CoinMarketCap rallied today.

New Depositors of Ethereum 2.0 Hits All-Time High of 1,368

Confidence in the Ethereum network continues to grow given that the number of new depositors to the ETH 2.0 contract hit an ATH of 1,368.

Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin becomes billionaire as Ether hits $3K

Vitalik Buterin’s crypto holdings have doubled since January 2021 to surge above $1 billion. Vitalik Buterin, a co-founder of the world’s most popular smart contract platform, the Ethereum blockchain, has officially become a crypto billionaire. Buterin’s public Ether address, which he described as his main wallet back in 2018, has hit $1 billion on its balance following Ether’s meteoric rise above a $3,000 price mark on Monday. At the time of writing, the address holds around 333,500 Ether (ETH) now worth $1.029 billion, according to on-chain data from Etherscan, as ETH more than quadrupled in value from around $700 at the beginning of 2021. At publishing time, the world’s largest altcoin is trading at $3,144, up 8.6% over the past 24 hours, with gains of 36% over the past seven days, according to data from CoinGecko. Ethereum price chart over the past 180 days.

Ethereum 2.0: How would the shift to PoS impact ETH miners?

Ethereum 2.0 - the long-awaited upgrade to the Ethereum blockchain has been on the cards for quite some time now.

Ethereum breaks away: Several factors power ETH all-time high push

Ethereum hit new all-time highs after a rocky April.

Ethereum Moves Toward ETH 2.0 With ‘Super Experimental’ Testnet

Steklo is a short-lived testnet designed to demonstrate one method for maintaining a proof-of-stake network.

Staking giant Lido looks to bring services to Solana

Infrastructure provider Chorus One believes they can help Lido corner 25% of all staked SOL. One of the largest ETH 2.0 and Terra staking services is now looking to expand to other proof-of-stake chains, starting with upstart layer 1 Solana.  In a proposal today on Lido’s governance forums, crypto infrastructure provider Chorus One laid out a plan to build “a liquid staking token (for now: stSOL) that will accrue staking rewards and represent staking positions with Lido validators on Solana,” similar to Lido’s current interest-accruing stETH token.

Experts debate Bitcoin climate footprint in latest Cointelegraph Crypto Duel

In the latest Cointelegraph video debate, experts discuss pathways towards making Bitcoin more sustainable. In the latest Cointelegraph Crypto Duel, founder of Digiconomist Alex de Vries and CEO and founder of Blockchain for Climate Joseph Pallant debated the intensity of Bitcoin’s footprint and possible paths forward to reduce it.  As pointed out by de Vries, Bitcoin’s energy consumption has been increasing together with its network.  The analyst predicts its carbon footprint could increase tremendously as Bitcoin gets closer to mass adoption. “I fear that this will quickly get completely out of control if adoption increases a lot more”, he said.

What do these developments say about MATIC's price?

With the transition to Ethereum 2.0 likely to take more time, high gas fees and network congestion are still among the prevailing issues.

Ethereum Closing In on $2,800 As ETH 2.0 Deposit Contract Hit New ATH

On Thursday, the world’s second largest cryptocurrency by market cap, Ethereum surged in an indomitable bull rally.

There is Now Over 4 Million ETH Locked in Ethereum 2.0

Users have already staked more than $11 billion worth of Ethereum as part of ETH 2.0’s “Phase 0” deployment.

Ethereum price all-time high follows reduced gas costs and DeFi revival

Analysts expect Ethereum price to rally to new all-time highs after the Berlin upgrade results in a drip in gas fees and a surge in DeFi activity.

Blox Staking ushers in new phases of the Ethereum 2.0 Roadmap

Ethereum launched in 2015 following its proposal in 2013 by Vitalik Buterin, and a subsequent crowdfunding drive in 2014.

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.

Eth2 is neutral infrastructure for our financial future

Ethereum 2.0 is not a panacea, but its unbiased platform by design and mechanism might solve some of society’s problems. We are in an unprecedented period of social, political and economic turmoil.

Ethereum Whales at an All-Time High as ETH Explodes Against Bitcoin

Ethereum whales, meaning accounts with at least 10,000 coins, bought the dip to $1,950 and their number has increased to record-breaking levels.

You Can Now Earn Ethereum 2.0 Staking Rewards on Coinbase

The exchange says that, starting today, it's moving customers off the waitlist so they can begin earning up to 6% interest.

Ethereum Supply Crisis Intensifies as Total Value in ETH 2.0 Surges Past $9 Billion

Crypto analyst Joseph Young has pointed out that the Ethereum supply crisis is intensifying.

Life beyond Ethereum: What layer-one blockchains are bringing to DeFi

Ethereum is the dominant force in DeFi, and layer-two solutions are a promising alternative, but the layer-one blockchains are not done just yet.

Blockchain and Booze: The future of DeFi on Ethereum is now

While the world waits for Ethereum 2.0, trailblazing developers are taking matters into their own hands with innovative solutions. On the latest episode of Blockchain and Booze, Draper Gorem Holm’s Adam Levy sat down with three leaders in the blockchain industry to talk about Layer-2 solutions on the Ethereum network.

Ether price takes on Bitcoin — What’s behind the sharp rise in demand?

Ether remains close to the $2,000 mark after breaking its all-time-high at around $2,150, but what has driven its growth? Breaking new all-time highs, the recent price action of Ether (ETH) took the crypto market by storm and signaled an official start to alt season.

26% of ETH 2.0 staking is from exchanges, here's what this means

The Ethereum network has been preparing for the launch of Ethereum 2.0 for a while now and the community is expecting the launch to be sooner than expected.

Ethereum (ETH) Breaks All-Time High Following 7% Daily Price Increase

It has taken a little over a month for the second-largest cryptocurrency by market cap to paint a new all-time high of nearly $2,100.

Pantera Capital backs Liquity Protocol’s $6M Series A funding round

Liquity Protocol, which provides interest-free borrowing on the Ethereum network, plans to expand its ecosystem and hire more resources following the latest funding round.

Flamingo (FLM) TVL rises as Ethereum gas solutions remain elusive

Flamingo’s total value locked continues to rise as DeFi investors are attracted to the platform's zero-fee transactions and high-yield liquidity pools. Yield farming has grown in popularity over the past year alongside the rise of decentralized finance, but recently the ability to earn a good return has been limited by the high transaction costs on the Ethereum (ETH) network.  As a result, yield farmers have begun exploring options outside the Ethereum network for more accessible opportunities in a low fee environment. One option that has shown steady growth in liquidity since launching is Flamingo Finance (FLM), a DeFi platform based on the Neo (NEO) blockchain and the Poly Network interoperability protocol.

EIP-1559 Might Not Lower the High Ethereum Transaction Fees: Report

The transaction costs on the Ethereum blockchain are twice as high now than in 2017/2018 and the upcoming EIP-1559 upgrade might not lower them, a report says.

3 reasons why Enjin (ENJ) price has rallied 800% over the last month

New partnerships, the growing popularity of NFT art and the upcoming launch of JumpNet are just a few reasons why Enjin has rallied more than 800%. Nonfungible tokens (NFTs) have taken the world by storm as stories of record-breaking digital art sales now regularly appear on mainstream news outlets and popular culture.  One project that has been well-positioned for years to capitalize on this growing trend is Enjin Coin (ENJ), whose co-founder Witek Radomski was also involved in the development of the ERC-1155 token standard, which enabled the creation of NFTs on the Ethereum (ETH) network.

Staked ETH Trust opens Ethereum staking to accredited investors

The Staked ETH Trust seeks to simplify the staking process for accredited investors and other institutions.

EIP 1559 May Not Reduce High Gas Fees on Ethereum, but ETH 2.0 Will – Here’s Why

EIP-1559, an Ethereum Improvement Protocol set to launch in July, has been touted as a game-changer that will address the issue of rising gas fees on the network.

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.

Ethereum network in a fee spin: Can the Berlin upgrade save the day?

The upcoming Berlin update contains EIPs aimed at reducing transaction costs, but it may not provide a long-term solution. Though Ether’s (ETH) value has continued to showcase increasing signs of stability around the $1,800 range over the past fortnight or so, users of the premier altcoin’s network have been faced with rising gas fees as well as increasing network congestion issues.

Layer-two scaling solutions solve enterprises’ public blockchain challenges

Will layer-two scaling solutions solve all the challenges that enterprises face with public blockchains? At the end of 2019, research firm Forrester and Big Four firm Ernst & Young, or EY, published a report surveying the adoption of public blockchains by enterprises. Fin

Ethereum Moves Ahead With Plans for Earlier Transition to Proof-of-Stake

Ethereum (ETH)’s planned move to a proof-of-stake (PoS) consensus mechanism appears to be gaining further momentum, after developers proposed merging the existing mainnet with the Ethereum 2.0 beacon chain as early as October.

Ethereum to Overtake Bitcoin as the More Attractive Asset with ETH 2.0 and EIP 1559 Rollout - Messari

Messari lead crypto researcher Ryan Watkins seems to think that in the long-term, Ethereum may appreciate more than Bitcoin (BTC).

Retail Investors Continue to Buy ETH While the Number of Whales Dropped to a 3-year Low

While ETH addresses holding at least 1,000 coins have decreased in the past few months, smaller wallets have surged to new all-time highs.

Kraken users have already staked half a million ETH

Interest in Ethereum staking continues to grow, as evidenced by recent numbers from Kraken.

A New Low: Less Than 24% of ETH Is Held on Centralized Exchanges

The number of ETH stored on centralized trading platforms has been gradually decreasing since September 2020 as the asset has surged by 400% in the same timeframe.

Coinbase effect and strong fundamentals send Polygon (MATIC) and Skale higher

The explosive rally from Skale and Polygon proves that the Coinbase effect continues to be a potent price mover for small and large-cap altcoins.

Buterin helping to strategize against Ethereum 51% attack possibility

Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin is working to proactively solve a blockchain vulnerability.

Ethereum Just Edged Closer to Proof of Stake Via Beacon Chain

With the world buzzing about NFTs and DeFi taking off, Ethereum 2.0 developers want to get the proof-of-stake network up and running soon.

Can EIP-1559 disrupt Ethereum's 2021 bull run?

Important elements of development pertaining to Ethereum 2.0 have picked up pace recently after Phase 0 was successfully launched in December 2020.

Total Value Locked in Ethereum 2.0 Deposit Contract Reaches a New All-Time High of $6.5 Billion

The total value locked in Ethereum 2.0 has hit a new all-time high, showing the trust in the network's future amid high gas fees.

Ethereum’s Berlin Hard Fork Anticipated for April

While Ethereum developers have been working on perfecting ETH 2.0, an upgrade to the current Ethereum 1.0 mainnet is expected to go live in mid-April.

Ethereum rolls out Berlin upgrade with 4 EIPs

The mainnet launch, which is expected to take place on Apr.

StakeWise Raises $2 Million To Make Ethereum 2.0 Staking Easier

The DeFi DAO tokenizes Ethereum 2.0 ETH deposits, enabling owners to make use of their staked Ether ahead of the smart contract platform's upgrade.

Anticipating Ethereum 2.0? ETH Whales Hold Nearly 70% of the Total Supply

Ethereum whales have been on a buying spree since November 2020, currently holding 68.7% of the total supply, while Grayscale has doubled their ETH stack.

What gives Ether token its value?

Ethereum’s Ether coin is arguably valuable for different reasons than Bitcoin.

Ethereum fees are skyrocketing — But traders have alternatives

The issue of scalability is vital if blockchain and decentralized applications are to accommodate a massive user base. With the rapid growth of decentralized finance, upcoming scaling developments on Ethereum 2.0, and increased crypto allocation in the portfolios of institutions, the price of Ether (ETH) is rapidly ascending.

Ethereum gas fees drop as daily DEX and DeFi volumes decline

Ethereum fees have pulled back from their recent highs alongside a decline in DeFi transaction volumes but the rise of NFTs could push transaction costs back to new highs. The rising popularity of decentralized finance (DeFi) has brought fresh attention and optimism to the cryptocurrency sector with the total value locked on all protocols increasing from $1 billion to $59 billion in less than a year and the top 5 platforms accounting for $24.33 billion of the total value.

Where does the future of DeFi belong: Ethereum or Bitcoin? Experts answer

Here’s what decentralized finance experts think about either Ethereum or Bitcoin as the future of DeFi. Decentralized finance is one of the most promising and indeed the fastest growing ecosystems within the crypto and blockchain space.

Polkadot could introduce ‘common good’ parachains with DOT-based smart contracts

Polkadot is likely to offload many of its core features to special-purpose public parachains. As Polkadot (DOT) gets ready to launch parachain auctions, a combined fundraising and market interest discovery mechanism, the team is realizing that some core features may be ill-suited for the auction mechanism. Polkadot parachains are somewhat analogous to the sharding proposal for Ethereum 2.0.

ETH mining still highly profitable despite upcoming Eth2 upgrade

Miners weigh in on lucrative ETH mining payouts as the blockchain eyes a transition away from its proof-of-work consensus in 2021. Ethereum miners continue to enjoy lucrative payouts for their efforts in 2021, while the smart contract blockchain platform edges closer to a move away from its proof-of-work consensus.

Solana (SOL), Cosmos (ATOM) buck the trend to hit new highs after protocol upgrades

Solana (SOL) and Cosmos (ATOM) each saw the price of their tokens surge after new interoperability upgrades were revealed. Bitcoin's (BTC) sharp correction below $45,000 sent shockwaves throughout the entire market for a second day and many altcoins are fighting to hold the gains they've accrued since the start of the year.  Two exceptions to the current downturn are Solana (SOL) and Cosmos (ATOM), which have both managed to experience minor price breakouts following recent bullish developments for each project.

Layer-2 race heats up as Loopring (LRC) price gains 430% in 2021

Loopring’s increasing DEX volume and token price show the project is emerging as one of the leading layer-two solutions working to address the high gas fees on the Ethereum network. Cross-chain bridges and layer-two solutions have become an important topic of conversation in recent weeks as protocols compete to offer the best solution to skyrocketing transaction costs on the Ethereum network.  While a lot of the focus in decentralized finance (DeFi) has been on the creation of a sprawling multichain ecosystem following the recent emergence of Binance Smart Chain and Avalanche, those who wish to stay on Ethereum have turned to layer-two solutions like Loopring as their preferred method of escape. A recent report from Delphi Digital has identified Loopring’s decentralized exchange (DEX) as one of the top layer-two contenders, as it has already settled $590 million in volume in 2021.

Crypto influencer warns Ethereum fees will drive users away

Crypto YouTuber Lark Davis is urging Ethereum’s to launch ETH 2.0 quickly, warning its devs must act soon to prevent rival networks from taking over amid high gas fees.

Lark Davis Urges Launch of Ethereum 2.0 Amid ‘Crazy’ Fees, Exodus to Binance Smart Chain

As gas fees on the Ethereum smart contract platform soar, popular crypto influencer Lark Davis is calling on Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin to finally roll out Ethereum 2.0.

Polkadot (DOT) gains 42% ahead of its long-awaited parachain auctions

Polkadot price pushes to new highs over growing excitement for the upcoming parachain auctions and increased interoperability they will support. In the early hours of Feb.

Total value in Ethereum 2.0's deposit contract climbs to new ATH

Ethereum's price has been very bullish lately, with the cryptocurrency surging to touch new ATHs on the charts.

Ethereum Selling Pressure Significantly Less Than In 2018: Analysis

Fewer on-chain deposits and withdrawals on exchanges in 2021 compared to 2018 suggest less selling pressure for Ethereum, data shows.

Ethereum Crosses $1,900 For the First Time in Its History as Total Value Locked in ETH 2.0 Hits All-Time High

New data by Santiment reveals that the number of whale addresses holding at least $10,000 ETH ballooned to 1,287 on Valentines Day and this has been pivotal in triggering Ethereum's uptrend.

How Staking and Eth 2.0 Makes the Ethereum Economy More “Sustainable”

In this episode, Christine Kim and Will Foxley discuss with David Hoffman, the co-founder of Bankless, the market implications of a dual Ethereum blockchain and what new realities staking presents to the long-term value proposition of ether.

Valid Points: How CME Ether Futures Work and Why They Matter

A financially settled and US regulated ether futures product makes all the difference.

Coinbase Late to The Party With ETH 2.0 Staking Waiting List

US crypto exchange giant Coinbase has finally joined the party with staking on Ethereum 2.0, but like most things on the exchange, there is a wait.

Coinbase Opens Waitlist for Ethereum 2.0 Staking Rewards

Coinbase is offering up to 7.5% APR in rewards on Ethereum staked.

Coinbase Opens Waitlist for Ethereum 2.0 Staking

Coinbase is the latest exchange to offer staking services for the rebooted Ethereum network.

Ethereum 2.0 set to undergo first hard fork upgrade

The first Ethereum 2.0 hard fork is aimed to be a general test before introducing deeper changes. Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin published a plan on Monday for the first hard fork of the new Ethereum 2.0 Beacon Chain, tentatively named HF1. The hard fork would allow the developers to introduce several key upgrades to the recently launched Beacon Chain, which would also serve as a useful test for deeper changes in the future.

ETH 2.0 is Now Secured by More Than 3 Million ETH

Ethereum 2.0 is getting more secure than ever.

DEXs becoming unusable? How to navigate record gas fees ahead of Eth2

Ethereum gas fees are too high for decentralized trading, but there are some alternatives now and others on the way. While Bitcoin (BTC) has been in the spotlight since the start of the year, and even more so given the recent $1.5-billion Tesla purchase, Ether has not been lagging behind.

Ethereum 2.0 Deposit Contract Tops $5.5B in Staked Ether

The amount deposited represents 2.67% of Ethereum’s total supply.

In the Age of Ethereum, What Comes Next?

DeFi. NFTs. Stablecoins. Smart contracts.

Ethereum-based social media project shuts down as ETH fees approach new highs

Ether transaction fees increased by over 35,000% in the past year, forcing one social media tokenization project to close down. An Ethereum-based project has been forced to cease development due to rising gas prices, as the cost of transacting on the blockchain continues to push new highs. The official Twitter account for social media token project Unite announced on Feb.

Eth 2.0 Development: Next Steps to Upgrade and Diversify

Christine Kim and Will Foxley discuss with Ethereum Foundation researcher Danny Ryan the roll-out of the Ethereum 2.0 development roadmap, starting with the launch of phase 0 and the Beacon Chain.

Avalanche (AVAX), Matic and Celo rally while Bitcoin price pulls back

Ethereum network competitors like Avalanche, Matic and Celo are seeing substantial gains as high gas fees push users to search for cheaper alternatives. Bitcoin’s (BTC) recent institutional investor-driven rally has steadily pushed its price to new all-time highs and while investors are intensely focused on BTC’s price action, a number of altcoins have also secured new multi-year highs. On.

Ethereum killers and layer-2 tokens rally despite 5% Bitcoin price drop

Altcoins offering layer-2 solutions pushed higher while profit-taking resulted in Bitcoin price pulling back to the $45,000 level.

Valid Points: Eth 2.0 Validators Earn Record $1.2M as ETH Price Rallies

Ethereum 2.0 validators earned their highest daily total income ever on Feb.

Ethereum 2.0 Staking Hits Milestone 3M ETH Worth $5.4 Billion

The amount of staked ETH on the Ethereum 2.0 blockchain has now topped three million as the price of the asset itself hits a new all-time high.

Total Value of Ethereum in ETH 2.0 Tops 3 Million Ether

The total value of Ethereum locked in Ethereum 2.0 tops 3 million Ether and currently pegged at 3,000,034 ETH.

Cardano (ADA) price rallies 139% following smart contract implementation

Cardano’s successful testnet integration of smart contract functionality and plans to enter the DeFi space back ADA’s 139% rally. Cardano’s (ADA) price has increased 100% since Feb.

Cointelegraph Consulting: Gauging the impact of ETH shortages on exchanges

On-chain data shows that ETH is quickly vanishing from exchanges.

Cardano and Binance Founders Take Aim At Ethereum as ADA & BNB Rally

While Ethereum (ETH) maximalists are hard at work trying to compete for attention and investments Bitcoin (BTC) is getting, their competitors are now focusing on ETH's weaknesses. First, Cardano (ADA) Founder Charles Hoskinson has criticized Ethereum 2.0 and its scaling model, while ADA almost doubled in the past seven days.

Cardano Will Outperform Ethereum 2.0 in DeFi Says Hoskinson as ADA Price Surges

CEO Charles Hoskinson doubts the Ethereum 2.0 upgrade will result in higher throughput, better scalability, and more security highlighting Cardano’s superior design for DeFi.

Why Cardano Will Outshine Ethereum 2.0 According to IOHK Boss

The IOHK CEO Charles Hoskinson gave his perspective on why Cardano will outshine Ethereum 2.0.

Growing list of billion-dollar crypto ‘unicorns’ suggest the best is yet to come

More than 53 blockchain projects have emerged as multi-billion dollar market cap crypto unicorns, a signal that the 2021 bull market is just getting started. In the traditional investing world ‘unicorn’ is a term used by venture capitalists to describe a privately held startup valued at more than $1 billion.  Typically these startups have strong fundamentals and oftentimes a first-mover advantage that helps them rapidly rise in value to become prized investment opportunities for yield-seeking funds.

Ethereum 2.0's 'science is not good,' says Cardano's Charles Hoskinson

Quite a few of the market's altcoins are surging, with many registering their new ATHs on the charts lately.

Ether is flying to the moon? Here’s what’s fueling the ETH rocket

DeFi, institutions and Eth2: What are all the factors fueling Ether’s current rally to its all-time highs? Ether hit its all-time high again on Feb.

‘Expensive lesson’: 75 Eth2 validators slashed for introducing potential chain split bug

A company providing nodes for Eth2 stakers was penalized for breaking safety protocols in the pursuit of higher performance. Staking infrastructure provider Staked said it had learned “an expensive lesson” after 75 of its Eth2 validators were slashed on Feb.

The Unexpected Challenges of CoinDesk’s First Staking Venture

How we decided to participate in staking on Ethereum 2.0, the challenges we had to overcome and the implications of the controversial move.

DeFi users flock to Flamingo (FLM) to escape high Ethereum gas fees

Flamingo’s (FLM) rally to a new all-time high is backed by record trading volume, increased governance capabilities and DeFi users searching for Ethereum alternatives. Decentralized finance is rapidly becoming a cornerstone of the cryptocurrency sector but the ecosystem has become increasingly centralized on the Ethereum network and this is causing the entire sector to be plagued by high gas fees and slow transaction confirmations. Average Ethereum gas price.

Valid Points: CoinDesk’s Ethereum 2.0 Validator Is Officially Staked

Ethereum developers met Tuesday to compare research on the eventual merge of Eth 1.x and Eth 2.0

Bitcoin and Ethereum held on exchanges drops to a multi-year low, here’s why

Lucrative DeFi investing opportunities and increasing participation from institutional investors are driving the amount of Bitcoin and Ethereum held on exchanges to new lows. Recent global developments have put a spotlight on the cryptocurrency sector as people across the world begin to question the decision making process of governments and central banks.  Multiple metrics like the increasing amount of Ether (ETH) and Bitcoin (BTC) locked in DeFi, soaring transaction and on-chain activity and the plummeting BTC and Ether reserves of top exchanges show that investors are becoming increasingly interested in cryptocurrency. Data from CryptoQuant, an on-chain analytics firm, shows that as Ether (ETH) established a new all-time high above $1,500 on Feb.

ConsenSys and Securosys launch new long-term Ether staking protocol

The newly launched Codefi Staking purports to be a more secure staking solution for Ethereum 2.0.

ConsenSys, Securosys Combine Tech for ‘Secure’ Way to Stake on Ethereum 2.0

The method employs Securosys' hardware security modules to keep participants' keys safe.

Ethereum 2.0 staking goes live on Binance Smart Chain

Binance established Binance Smart Chain [BSC], a new blockchain a while ago and it has become popular among users.

Second layers will save the day in 2021, bolstering Ethereum and DeFi

In 2021, we’re likely to see a lot of crypto industry players adopt sidechains and parachains to provide a better experience for their users. When the decentralized finance sector exploded in summer 2020, it was an eye-opening moment that showed crypto’s actual capabilities to revolutionize finance.

Cartesi Unveils Optimistic Rollups Aiming to Reduce Ethereum Transaction Fees

Blockchain project Cartesi plans to lower transaction fees on the Ethereum network with the launch of a layer-2 solution - Optimistic Rollups.

1INCH price rallies 30% as its monthly DEX volume nears $6 billion

The total value locked at 1inch is closing in on $1 billion and the decentralized exchange aggregator has processed nearly $6 billion this month. This week the total value locked in DeFi platforms reached a new high at $26.2 billion and this record high was achieved even as Bitcoin price appeared to be slipping into a downtrend. This asymmetrical performance from DeFi-tokens suggests the sector has staying power and the ecosystem built up around DeFi platforms is likely to have a far reaching impact that may even alter the way traditional finance operates.

DeFi users shouldn’t wait idly for Eth2 to hit its stride

Until Ethereum 2.0 proves it can do what it claims it can do, its full impact on DeFi and other applications remains to be determined. Many people are anxiously observing the launch of Ethereum 2.0 because the media has touted it as a “game-changer” for the cryptocurrency industry.

Valid Points: What to Expect When Ethereum 2.0 Undergoes Its First ‘Hard Fork’

Here's what the impending Eth 2.0 hard fork means, and why Ethereum devs are still debating the “Ice Age.”

3 reasons why Ethereum price is still on track to top $2,000

Substantial spot volume, a favorable futures premium, and top traders buying the dip are all signals that Ethereum price should see continuation. After dropping 27% over three days, Ether (ETH) price finally reached a bottom at $1,040 on Jan.