eth2 quick update no. 8
Keep it coming tldr; Runtime Verification audit and verification of deposit contract Runtime Verification recently completed their audit and formal verification of the eth2 deposit contract bytecode. This is a significant milestone bringing us closer to the eth2 Phase 0 mainnet. Now that this work is complete, I ask for review and comment by the […]
Bull Run Returns? Bitcoin Breaks Through $57,000 Barrier
In a not-so unexpected turn of events, Bitcoin (BTC) has surged to new heights, breaking the $57,000 barrier during the early hours of Tuesday in the Asian market. This price level, not seen since November 2021, marks a significant resurgence for the leading cryptocurrency. Bitcoin ETFs Experience Unprecedented Activity Remarkably, the surge in Bitcoin’s price […]
Bitcoin futures and options open interest soars in February
Open interest, the total number of outstanding derivative contracts that have not been settled, is an important metric for gauging market health and sentiment. An increase in open interest means new money entering the market, showing heightened trading activity and interest in Bitcoin. Conversely, a decline suggests closing positions, potentially indicating a change in market […]
Validated, staking on eth2: #2 – Two ghosts in a trench coat
Special thanks to Sacha Yves Saint-Leger & Danny Ryan for review. In this installment, we’ll discuss the consensus mechanisms behind eth2. Eth2 has a novel approach to deciding which block is the head of the chain, along with which blocks are and are not a part of the chain. By using a hybrid between the […]
OG Ethereum ERC-404 Token PANDORA Is Rallying Again, What’s Behind It?
PANDORA, the first token to use the Ethereum ERC-404 token standard, is on the move after slowing down for a few weeks. The token’s price saw a significant surge over the weekend, rising around 50% to clear $24,000 once more. This recovery was triggered by a number of factors, so here they are. Whales Set […]
Bitcoin reclaims $54k two years after painful crash at the start of winter
Bitcoin (BTC) surged 6% on Feb. 26 to a new two-year high of $54,910 after US markets began trading, an indication of rising interest in the flagship crypto from retail and institutional investors. Bitcoin was trading at roughly $54,650 as of press time, up 5.6% on a daily basis, with a market cap of $1.07 […]
The 1.x Files: February call digest
February 26th tl;dc (too long, didn’t call) Disclaimer: This is a digest of the topics discussed in the recurring Eth1.x research call, and doesn’t represent finalized plans or commitments to network upgrades. The main topics of this call were: The rough plan for the 1.x research summit in Paris following EthCC The Witness Format The […]