Lido Finance [LDO] prepares for major V2 upgrade; how are ETH stakers affected

Lido Finance is set to enable stETH:ETH withdrawals once its V2 upgrade goes live. LDO's value has declined since Ethereum's Shanghai Upgrade. Following the implementation of Ethereum’s ShThe post Lido Finance [LDO] prepares for major V2 upgrade; how are ETH stakers affected appeared first on AMBCrypto.

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Rocket Pool rallies amid future upgrade for ETH stakers

RPL has gained over 10% within 24 hours amid an anticipated upgrade at Rocket Pool for ETH stakers. This new upgrade will allow validators to create and convert to ETH mini pools.

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Ethereum (ETH) Hits $2,000 Mark Following Shanghai Upgrade Launch

Almost 24 hours ago, the Ethereum (ETH) long-awaited Shanghai Upgrade took place successfully. Many have anticipated a dip alongside the upgrade. However, contrary to expectations, the price of Ether (ETH) has been on an upward trajectory since the upgrade took place.

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Ethereum [ETH] Shapella upgrade successfully goes live

Ethereum [ETH], one of the leading blockchains in the cryptosphere, successfully integrated the Shapella upgrade. The Shanghai upgrade took place on Epoch 194,048 at block height 6209536 at 22:27 UTC.

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Worst-case scenario could see up to 1.54M ETH becoming liquid after Shanghai upgrade

Ethereum's Shapella upgrade is just hours away, and the market is buzzing with speculation on its potential effects on ETH's price. This significant upgrade enables users and validators to access their staked ETH through partial and full withdrawal options.

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Ethereum Miners Protesting EIP-1559 Has Accelerated Upgrade to ETH 2.0

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BIC’s Crypto Video News Show: Will EIP-1559 Save Ethereum From Binance Smart Chain?

On Feb. 22, Predictions Global founder and Ethereum developer Ryan Berckmans tweeted that the ‘London’ hard fork could launch in July.   EIP-1559 has become the most anticipated upgrade since ETH 2.

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Ethereum Developers Eye July for Gas-Saving EIP-1559 Launch

Ethereum Improvement Proposal (EIP) 1559 has been the most talked-about upgrade for the network since ETH 2. 0 was launched on Dec. 1, 2020. The EIP tackles the debilitating problem of high transaction fees which have strained the network in recent months.

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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.

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The Total Amount Of Ethereum Locked In ETH 2.0 Surpasses $1 Billion

There is now over $1 billion worth of ethereum locked in ETH 2. 0, the first phase of the network’s major upgrade that went live earlier this month. Data provided by Etherscan shows that there is roughly 1,543,937 ether in the ETH 2.

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Ethereum will become more scarce: why this ETH upgrade is a game-changer

The request for the EIP 1559 technical proposal on Ethereum went live on the Github code repository on December 10. The post Ethereum will become more scarce: why this ETH upgrade is a game-changer appeared first on CryptoSlate.

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With Ethereum 2.0 About to Launch, Ardor Continues to Thrive

After several years of delays, the much-anticipated Ethereum 2. 0 upgrade is set to kick off. . The eth2 network has achieved almost 1,000,000 ETH staked from, almost double the  524,288 ETH required, and with more than 16,384 validators involved, it is expected to go live any moment.

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Ethereum 2.0 Goes Live Exceeding the Deposit Requirement by 524,288 ETH

The Ethereum community had announced the release of the Beacon Chain as Ethereum 2. 0 went live yesterday at 12pm UTC. This launch has been backed by the ETH community with almost 900,000 staked ETH, surpassing the 524,288 ETH required for the upgrade.

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Market Wrap: Bitcoin Falls to $18.1K as Correlation to Ether Picks Up

Bitcoin’s bull run stalls while ether is still acting like a little brother despite the audacious Eth 2.0 upgrade.

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“Insanely Bullish” for Ethereum: Coinbase Supports Staking & Trading of ETH 2.0

As ETH 2. 0 gets ready for the launch of its Phase 0, the beacon chain, today cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase has announced support for the multi-year upgrade. The San Francisco-based company will be providing support for ETH 2 staking and trading.

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Coinbase to support ETH 2.0 rewards as beacon chain goes live

Crypto exchange Coinbase rolled out support for the upcoming ETH 2 upgrade, as per an announcement on Monday. The post Coinbase to support ETH 2.0 rewards as beacon chain goes live appeared first on CryptoSlate.

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Stellar (XLM) Awakens With 100% Price Surge after Protocol Upgrade

Stellar’s native token XLM is up 21. 39% this week and trading at $0. 21, following the network’s recent upgrade dubbed the protocol 15. The price surge represents 100% gains putting XLM among the currently top performing altcoins including ETH, XRP, and Cardano.

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Ethereum 2.0 Deposit Threshold Met: Proof-of-Stake ‘Beacon’ Chain Starts in 7 Days

The Ethereum network’s ETH 2. 0 contract has crossed the threshold needed to initiate the upcoming upgrade. Currently, there’s more 694,368 ether worth over $422 million resting in the contract, as developers hope the proof-of-stake launch will begin on December 1.

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Ethereum 2.0 Likely to Happen as Tens of Millions Sent to Deposit Contract

Ethereum 2. 0 seems to be confirmed to happen soon as deposits in the contract spike. Ethereum 2. 0 Nears as Deposits Spike There is now 80% of the ETH needed to launch the upgrade by December 1st, as Etherscan shows.

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Market Wrap: Bitcoin Fails to Break $15.9K; Over 50K ETH Staked on Eth 2.0 Contract

Bitcoin’s price closed in on $16,000 before losing steam while over $20 million in ether is already staked for the Ethereum 2.0 upgrade.

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Ethereum 2.0 Deposit Contract Tops $22.5M One Week After Launch

The deposit contract for Ethereum’s 2.0 upgrade now holds over 50,000 ETH – 10% of the threshold needed to activate the watershed update.

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This analyst thinks EIP-1559 could send Ethereum past $1,000 in 2021

Ethereum has been seeing immense underlying strength as of late due to the progress towards the ETH 2 network upgrade, which is expected to help drive further development activity and usage to the platform.

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ETH 2.0 On Track: Ethereum Users Deposit Staggering 42,272 ETH

ETH 2.0 deposits surpass 42,272 ETH as the pace of new deposits puts the major Ethereum network upgrade on track

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Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin sends his first ETH for staking

This is an exciting time for Ethereum, as the launch of ETH 2. 0 is finally coming. In fact, Phase 0 of the upgrade has already commenced, and the project just launched its deposit contract this Wednesday.

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Ethereum fans more hyped about ETH 2.0 than the elections

The long-awaited Ethereum 2. 0 upgrade is finally approaching, starting with the launch of its Phase 0. While the US — and even the rest of the world — keeps a close eye on the US elections, Ethereum’s pending upgrade has completely overshadowed them within the project’s community.

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Ethereum Developers Pencil In January for Eth 1.x ‘Berlin’ Hard Fork

Ethereum developers are eyeing January for the Berlin hard fork. The backwards-incompatible upgrade of the existing Eth 1.x blockchain was first set for July.

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Binance CEO Says Ethereum 2.0 Will Be Awesome And Won’t Be Killed Or Replaced By Binance Smart Chain

Binance Smart Chain is a better ecosystem than ETH 1. 0 but will not replace the upcoming upgrade, ETH 2. 0, according to Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao. It is currently more affordable to transact and efficient to develop on Binance Chain than on Ethereum, in almost all aspects.

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Ethereum 2.0 “Nearly Ready” for Launch, Says Auditor

Auditor Quantstamp has vetted Ethereum 2. 0’s Teku software. The software allows ETH 2. 0 stakers to participate in mining and is an important step toward the long-awaited protocol upgrade.

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Ethereum 2.0 project lead announces new bug bounty program

With all eyes on the phased upgrade of Ethereum, the network has further decided to perfect its upcoming Eth 2. 0 network. In that regard, Project lead of Ethereum 2. 0, Danny Ryan announced a bug bountThe post Ethereum 2.

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Ethereum 2.0 Imminent, Serenity Phase 0 EIP Submitted

Danny Ryan and Vitalik Buterin have submitted a formal proposal outlining the different components of the highly-anticipated Ethereum upgrade, ETH 2.0. This is an essential step towards the network's launch and shows the upgrade is still scheduled for a November launch.

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Ethereum’s Vitalik Buterin dismisses concerns of 51% attack on ETH 2.0

Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin has downplayed any concerns about a potential 51% attack on the network’s upcoming ETH 2 upgrade, which sees it shift to a proof of stake consensus design. The post Ethereum’s Vitalik Buterin dismisses concerns of 51% attack on ETH 2.0 appeared first on CryptoSlate.

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How a Highly-Anticipated Ethereum Upgrade Could Tackle Surging Gas Prices

One of Ethereum’s most sought after upgrades is being discussed again as momentum for approval and implementation mounts. It could effectively change the fee market mechanism by burning a little ETH for every transaction made.

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ETH 2.0 Validator Says Medalla Testnet Incident Was a “Learning Experience”

One of the validators testing on ETH 2. 0, Ethereum’s upcoming platform upgrade to a proof of stake consensus design, said the recent Medalla testnet incident was a “learning experience. ” Validator Says ETH 2.

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Vitalik Buterin Admits ETH 2.0 Is Much Harder To Implement Than He Initially Expected

Ethereum, the platform that birthed the initial coin offering (ICO) craze and DeFi, has a very significant upgrade on the horizon — ETH 2. 0. This upgrade will improve the ethereum network’s scalability and overall efficiency while also offering users staking rewards.

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Ethereum is one step closer to 2.0 mainnet launch as ETH value proposition grows

Ethereum’s value proposition has been on the rise as the launch of the ETH 2 mainnet upgrade looms on the horizon. The post Ethereum is one step closer to 2.0 mainnet launch as ETH value proposition grows appeared first on CryptoSlate.

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Ethereum Foundation is Building a Security Team for ETH 2.0 Rollout

A security team has been set up to handle any security issues ahead of Ethereum’s staking upgrade, a developer said Sunday. Bolstering Security The Ethereum Foundation (EF) is not taking any chances when it comes to the much-awaited ETH 2.

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Ethereum Foundation Opens ETH 2.0 Validator Launchpad On Final Testnet for PoS Roll Out

The Ethereum Foundation, in partnership with ConsenSys and DeepWorks, launched an Ethereum 2. 0 validator Launchpad easing the transition to the proof-of-stake (PoS) upgrade. The Launchpad allows users to keep track of and make deposits into the upcoming Medalla multi-client testnet as miners move to the staking protocol.

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ConsenSys-partner Trustology is making ETH 2.0 staking easier for institutions

A project from the ConsenSys “Codefi” cohort said Friday it will be one of the first projects to offer seamless Ethereum staking services across a range of applications; when the upgrade is rolled out later this year.

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Trustology preparing Ethereum 2.0 staking for institutional clients

Trustology, a cryptocurrency custody solutions provider, announced today that it will be one of the first to offer built-in ETH 2. 0 staking support, across mobile, web or API integration, for its client base of institutional investors and individuals when the upgrade comes later this year.

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Ethereum Foundation Launches Bug Bounties Ahead of ETH 2.0 Upgrade

The Ethereum Foundation – the non-profit that oversees and supports development on the Ethereum network – launched bug bounty programs for two ETH 2. 0 networks yesterday. Bug Bounties for ETH 2.

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Ethereum Classic Price Analysis - On-chain activity drops despite recent protocol upgrade

Ethereum Classic (ETC) is a distributed ledger and decentralized computing platform with smart contract capabilities, created in 2016 by forking the original Ethereum (ETH) project. The crypto asset is currently 21st on the Brave New Coin market cap table, with a market cap of US$765 million and US$110 million in trade volume over the past 24 hours.

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Ethereum Whales on a Buying Spree as Network Prepares for Upgrade

As Ethereum prepares to transition to a proof-of-stake (PoS) consensus algorithm, large ETH holders are on a buying spree that may result in a price increase. Ethereum Whales Accumulate The...

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Money Reimagined: Ethereum’s Renaissance Creates an Opportunity – And a Major Test

With DeFi and ETH-backed stablecoins booming, and the ETH 2.0 scaling upgrade imminent, the Ethereum community is gaining near-unstoppable momentum.

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Ethereum Miners Accumulate Over 15,000 ETH; Will Price Follow?

Speculation has been mounting around the upcoming protocol upgrade that Ethereum will go through. However, the price of the smart contracts giant seems to have leveled off as it continues consolidation within a $25 trading range for over the past few weeks.

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ConsenSys Is Becoming Systemically Important to Ethereum

ConsenSys is partnering up with the likes of Binance and Crypto.com to launch a staking service for the upcoming release of the Ethereum upgrade, ETH 2.0. Despite the apparent benefits... The post ConsenSys Is Becoming Systemically Important to Ethereum appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

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ConsenSys Codefi Staking Service Launches Institutional Testing Ahead of Ethereum 2.0 Launch

Binance and Huobi exchange are part of a six-institution team selected by leading Ethereum developer, ConsenSys, to test the upcoming ETH 2. 0 staking service. The testing period will allow the developers to find the best iterations to enable the institutions to successfully conduct staking on Ethereum’s upcoming upgrade.

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Ethereum 2.0: What Faith Will Ethereum Miners Have?

Coinspeaker Ethereum 2. 0: What Faith Will Ethereum Miners Have?As the date for the release of Ethereum 2. 0 draws near, the relevance of Ethereum miners post ETH upgrade remains a subject of debate.

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Ethereum 2.0 Is Casting Big Doubts on ETH’s Value as an Investment: Fund Manager

Over the past few weeks, there’s been a strong uptick in excitement about the Ethereum 2. 0 upgrade. The excitement is surrounding the improvements the upgrade is expected to have on the Ethereum blockchain.

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Ethereum Classic Price Analysis - Phoenix protocol upgrade slated for June

Ethereum Classic (ETC) continues to have previous Ethereum (ETH) developments added to its main-net, after implementing Atlantis in April 2019, and Agartha in January 2020. The next protocol upgrade, Phoenix, is set to be implemented in June this year.

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