In a candid post on X, Vitalik Buterin signaled a major shift in how the Ethereum ecosystem should think about scaling, arguing that the long-standing “rollup-centric” roadmap centered on Layer 2 (L2) networks no longer fully reflects current realities. … [Read more...] about Vitalik Buterin says Ethereum’s scaling roadmap must evolve as L1 advances and L2s fall short of original vision
Ethereum charts a path beyond the blockchain trilemma, Buterin says
Ethereum co‑founder Vitalik Buterin says recent protocol enhancements have effectively addressed the decades‑old “blockchain trilemma” — the idea that networks must sacrifice decentralization, security or scalability to optimize the others — by combining innovations now operating on or nearing deployment on the mainnet. … [Read more...] about Ethereum charts a path beyond the blockchain trilemma, Buterin says
Standard Chartered forecasts $2 trillion tokenized RWA market by 2028
Standard Chartered expects the market for tokenized real-world assets (RWAs), excluding stablecoins, to grow from approximately $35 billion today to $2 trillion by 2028, according to a report published this week. … [Read more...] about Standard Chartered forecasts $2 trillion tokenized RWA market by 2028
What Ethereum ETF approval means for the crypto market
The launch of an Ethereum Exchange-Traded Fund (ETF) marks a significant milestone for the cryptocurrency market, potentially ushering in a new era of accessibility and legitimacy for digital assets. As the second-largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization, Ethereum has long been a focal point for investors and developers alike. The introduction of an Ethereum ETF could … [Read more...] about What Ethereum ETF approval means for the crypto market
Spot ethereum ETFs begin trading in U.S.
Spot ethereum exchanged-traded funds — nine different ether ETFs from eight issuers — began trading Tuesday. … [Read more...] about Spot ethereum ETFs begin trading in U.S.
Solana emerges as a formidable contender to Ethereum, according to Pantera Capital
Pantera Capital has recently highlighted Solana's unique advantages, positioning it as a significant rival to Ethereum. Dubbed the "Mac OS of blockchains," Solana's monolithic architecture offers a seamless user experience, high security, and rapid innovation, distinguishing it from Ethereum's modular design. This architectural approach makes Solana particularly appealing to … [Read more...] about Solana emerges as a formidable contender to Ethereum, according to Pantera Capital
MetaMask introduces pooled Ethereum staking service, excluding U.S. and U.K. users
MetaMask, the widely-used cryptocurrency wallet and gateway to decentralized applications, has launched a new pooled staking service for Ethereum. This feature allows users to participate in Ethereum staking with reduced costs and complexities, making it more accessible for a broader range of investors. However, due to regulatory constraints, this service is not available to … [Read more...] about MetaMask introduces pooled Ethereum staking service, excluding U.S. and U.K. users
SEC approves spot ethereum ETFs
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) approved applications from Nasdaq, CBOE and NYSE to list ethereum exchange-traded funds (ETFs). … [Read more...] about SEC approves spot ethereum ETFs