Anatoly Yakovenko’s recent plan to make Solana an Ethereum rollup is audacious, but brilliant and creative. It’s possibly a delicate edifice that may fall down at any time. Let's be real, the idea of leveraging Solana's speed for Ethereum's security has a certain je ne sais quoi. Before we lead...
Okay, let's be real. You’re likely sick and tired of hearing about blockchains, Ethereum, NFTs, Metaverse and all that buzz word mumbo jumbo. So just hang with me for a few minutes! This Solana proposal to become an Ethereum rollup is more than just another tech story. It's about unlocking...
Solaxy is a Solana Layer 2 scaling solution that increases processing capacity and reduces congestion on the Solana mainnet. Since launching in December of 2024, it’s been all the rage. Following this financing, Solaxy has raised a total of $58 million. Their vision is to improve scalability and reduce fees...
Kaanch, a new cryptocurrency, is generating considerable buzz among investors due to its high staking rewards, impressive transaction speeds, and upcoming exchange listings. The project is on to stage 7 of its ongoing presale, during which it has raised more than $2.4 million so far. Early investors are touting Kaanch...
The Bitcoin mining industry has been facing heightened criticism in recent months for its perceived harm to the environment. Worries over energy use and carbon emissions are increasing. Creative initiatives such as Soluna’s Dorothy 2 are taking the lead, serving as potential blueprints for a greener tomorrow. This article explores...
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...
Ethereum’s long-term scalability goals just got a huge potential boost, courtesy of a recent proposal from the network’s founder, Vitalik Buterin. Most recently, Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin has proposed a full rearchitecture of Ethereum’s execution layer, which would increase some ZK proof creation efficiencies by orders of magnitude. Currently, institutions...
Ethereum has a concurrent Pectra upgrade scheduled for May 7th, 2025, at epoch 364032. This event represents a huge step forward in the continued evolution of the blockchain. The upgrade represents a major effort to increase scalability, streamline efficiency and deliver new functionality to users and developers alike. This update...
The Pectra upgrade is coming. Scheduled for May 7, 2025, it promises a wave of improvements, from EIP-7702 enabling EOAs to behave like smart contracts, to doubling data blobs per block for Layer 2 scalability, and validator staking balance increases. On the surface, it’s progress. Like any major surgery, we...
