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Vitalik Buterin Announces Further Development of Ethereum ‘Purge’
1.4.2024
In simpler terms, "The Purge" is a project to slim down Ethereum and address accumulated technical issues. Buterin's announcement suggests there's more to come beyond the initial steps.
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Developing Several Layer-2 Solutions: ‘The Real Solution’ to Ethereum’s Scalability Issue, Says Ken Timsit
29.3.2024
The recent surge in Ethereum gas fees can be attributed to the rise in decentralized finance (defi) activity and the growing popularity of layer 2 (L2) chains such as Arbitrum and Optimism, Ken Timsit, managing director of Cronos Labs, has said. Timsit however agreed that the recent Dencun upgrade...
Ethereum Blob Inscriptions Exceed 40%, Triggering Unprecedented ‘Blob Contention’
28.3.2024
Following the debut of the Dencun upgrade and Ethereum blobs, enthusiasts have devised methods to embed data akin to how Ordinal inscriptions operate. Since this development, inscription-based activities now account for over 40% of blob transactions, leading to a significant increase in network...
Ethereum Hit by 'Blobscriptions' in First Stress Test of Blockchain's New Data System
28.3.2024
Ethereum fees for "blobs" – the blockchain's new dedicated class of cheaper data storage – spiked Wednesday after a project called Ethscriptions created a new way of inscribing data, known as “blobscriptions.”
Polygon PoS Sidechain Implements Napoli Hard Fork, Adding Support for Upgrades Included in Dencun
21.3.2024
The Polygon Proof-of-Stake (PoS) sidechain has successfully executed the Napoli hard fork, making it the first network to support RIP-7212.
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Ethereum Rollups Start Reaping Dencun Benefits: 99% Fee Drops Reported in Some Cases
15.3.2024
Ethereum rollups, the layer 2 scaling structures, have started reaping the benefits of the recently applied Dencun upgrade. The update, which included EIP-4844, also known as Proto-Danksharding, has allowed transaction fees to decrease by 99% in some cases, with Arbitrum, Base, Optimism,...
First Mover Americas: Robinhood Shares Jump, Layer 2s Become Cheaper
14.3.2024
The latest price moves in bitcoin (BTC) and crypto markets in context for March 14, 2024. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets
Layer 2 Blockchains Become Cheaper After Ethereum's Dencun Upgrade
14.3.2024
The upgrade allows layer 2 solutions to store data in "blobs" instead of the expensive call data
Layer-2 Blockchain Blast Grinds to a Halt During Ethereum Dencun Upgrade
14.3.2024
A Blast block explorer reported that the Blast network had encountered a disruption in block production due to the Ethereum Dencun upgrade.
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The Protocol: Is Ethereum's Dencun Update All It's Cracked Up To Be?
13.3.2024
Some developers think that shifting the Ethereum ecosystem further towards layer 2 networks could risk setting it down the wrong path
Polygon Developer: Dencun Upgrade Will Hit the Zkevm Testnet in April
13.3.2024
The Ethereum Dencun upgrade is bringing EIP-4844, which introduces efficient data storage to potentially reduce transaction costs on layer-2 solutions like Polygon zkEVM. The upgrade hits testnet in April.
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Ethereum’s Dencun Upgrade Goes Live, Promises Lower Fees and Enhanced Scalability
13.3.2024
The Dencun upgrade was seamlessly integrated into the Ethereum mainnet at 9:55 Eastern Time (ET) on March 13, 2024. The upgrade officially went live at Beacon slot 8626176. Ethereum’s Leap Forward with Dencun Upgrade Expected to drastically lower the transaction costs for layer two (L2)...
Debating Dencun: Will Ethereum's Big Update Help or Harm the Network?
13.3.2024
While Ethereum's rollup-centric roadmap could help the ecosystem reach new levels of scale, some developers think relying on third parties to improve access to Ethereum could backfire
Arbitrum's ARB, Polygon's MATIC Lead Gains as Ethereum's Dencun Upgrade Goes Live
13.3.2024
Ethereum's Dencun upgrade enabled a new way of storing data that was forecast to dramatically cut costs for interacting with layer-2 networks
Blast Blockchain Locks Up Amid Ethereum's Dencun Upgrade
13.3.2024
Ethereum Activates 'Dencun' Upgrade, in Landmark Move to Reduce Data Fees
13.3.2024
A key element of the upgrade is to enable a new place for storing data on the blockchain – referred to as "proto-danksharding," which gives room for a dedicated space that is separate from regular transactions, and at a lower cost
Ethereum Dencun Upgrade: Everything You Need to Know Before the Launch Today
13.3.2024
Ethereum users are gearing up for the highly anticipated Dencun upgrade, set to introduce the most significant code change to the blockchain in over a year.
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Ether Could See Price Correction After Dencun Upgrade, QCP Capital Says
13.3.2024
QCP's sentiment towards ETH is cautiously optimistic, with concerns about potential corrections and the impact of leverage in the market
Starknet to Reduce Transaction Fees as Ethereum’s Dencun Hard Fork Takes Place
13.3.2024
Starknet Foundation said it is introducing new initiatives to reduce fees, which benefits users and developers in parallel to the Ethereum Dencun hard fork.
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Dencun Goes Live On Gnosis, Ethereum Next In Line
12.3.2024
The Ethereum Dencun upgrade has successfully launched on Gnosis Chain, showcasing its potential to lower transaction costs and significantly boost the performance of layer-2 solutions. Ethereum's mainnet activation is imminent, promising a more efficient and affordable blockchain experience...