It’s an exciting time for Ethereum staking! One ambitious proposal—aptly named EIP-7251—is inspiring robust debate about the right way to do it. This proposal goes a step further, proposing to raise the maximum effective balance for validators, with dramatic implications for the network’s decentralization. Our friends at KnowingCoin.com have a...
Lido's proposal to give stETH holders veto power – dubbed LIP-28 – is getting a lot of buzz, and understandably so. On the surface, this seems like a positive move towards advocating more decentralization. The crypto holy grail. Not so fast. Let’s pump the brakes, step back and look at...
Ethereum. The world computer. The decentralized dream. We bought into it, didn't we? We pictured a world liberated from the grasps of centralized tyranny, where anyone could connect, create, and collaborate. Pectra Pectra is almost here. Or are we just blindly marching off a cliff toward a future where Ethereum...
Okay, let’s cut the fluff. Looking forward to Ethereum’s upcoming Pectra upgrade? Here’s the good news – the staking limit is going up, all the way up to 2,048 ETH from 32 ETH. I know, I know, the internet’s already freaking out over centralization. But hold on before you reach...
Ethereum's Pectra upgrade went live on May 7, 2025, at 10:05 UTC (epoch 364032), marking a pivotal moment in Ethereum’s evolution toward a more user-friendly, efficient, and scalable blockchain ecosystem. This update serves as a reminder of Ethereum’s dedication to iterative development and a long-term roadmap. This upgrade hasn’t gotten...
Ethereum’s upcoming Pectra upgrade has everyone excited, promising a more seamless, scalable, and user-friendly experience. Beneath the surface of innovation and progress lies a critical question: Is Ethereum truly ready for this? I'm not so sure. We’re led to believe it’s all for the sake of making staking easier, increasing...
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has once again delayed its decision on a proposed rule change. This modification would allow Grayscale to introduce, among other things, staking services for its spot Ether ETFs. The original proposal was due February 15. The SEC is still considering it, and in April,...
Let’s not kid ourselves, Bitcoin hasn’t been doing too hot. The king of crypto, but kinda...lazy. HODL this, HODL that. Look forward to getting your Bitcoin to work for you! In doing so, you will collect even more crypto and play a vital role in the establishment of a more...
Starknet is taking the technology to new heights, blazing a trail to what’s next in the blockchain space. This is not another Layer 2 scaling solution. Starknet has a bold vision: to integrate directly with Bitcoin, becoming the first Layer 2 to settle on the world's most secure and decentralized...
As noted by JPMorgan, BlackRock was very active in the SEC’s crypto task force. They debated Ethereum ETFs and looked into staking. The firm’s fascination with digital assets started when the first Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs were approved in 2024. These dialogues underscore the nuanced and regulatory-sensitive nature of the...
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Dynamic digital asset company Bit Digital is doing something equally ambitious — and equally audacious. This is why they changed their strategy away from Bitcoin mining, through Ethereum staking, to treasury management. This strategic pivot comes after a $150 million share offering and a significant drop in the company's stock...
Bitcoin mining is the integral process that serves as the backbone of the Bitcoin network. It’s how new bitcoins are generated, and it’s how transactions are confirmed and added to the public blockchain. To those unfamiliar with the crypto space, the word “mining” may seem a bit scary. Learning the...
The buzz is building. Look out BTC, altcoin ETFs are on their way! The SEC seems to be getting a little more friendly towards it, especially with regards to Solana. We're seeing applications amended, deadlines looming, and even whispers of BlackRock jumping into the XRP game after the Ripple case...
Let's be blunt. The Bitcoin gold rush? It’s increasingly shaping up to be a fool’s errand come 2025. This really is more than a small blip in profitability. That is a dramatic and potentially catastrophic turn in the risk-reward equation. The shiny allure of digital gold is masking a growing...
Tired of the 9-to-5 grind? Tired of the idea that your wealth is in the hands of people you can’t even influence? Let me tell you a secret: Bitcoin mining might just be your escape hatch. I know, I know, this sounds like something only tech sorcerers can comprehend, but...
The air is just crackling with excitement, right? Or maybe that’s just the Crypto Summer 2.0 that you can almost taste on the horizon. Forget the lukewarm spring we just had. This is about to be a full-blown heatwave, fueled by something even more potent than Bitcoin: Altcoins. And what's...
Introduction to the TopicCryptocurrency investment is on the verge of seismic change. Altcoin ETFs are primed to explode into the market! An Exchange-Traded Fund (ETF) is a type of investment fund that holds a collection of assets, such as stocks, bonds, or commodities, and divides ownership of those assets into...