Special thanks to Vlad Zamfir, Chris Barnett and Dominic Williams for ideas and inspiration In a recent blog post I outlined some partial solutions to scalability, all of which fit into the umbrella of Ethereum 1.0 as it stands. Specialized micropayment protocols such as channels and probabilistic payment systems could be used to make small
Bitcoin BTC$74,545.28 started the day with a promising chance for a breakout, but the rally fizzled out at a familiar brick wall that has kept a lid on prices for more than two months. After briefly topping $76,000 — a key resistance level — the largest crypto reversed course, slipping below $74,000 later in the
XRP price is at $1.3575 on April 14, down 1.32% on the session, as a symmetrical triangle converges toward its apex on the daily chart. A daily MACD bullish crossover has printed simultaneously, with the histogram turning positive for the first time in weeks, adding momentum confirmation to a pattern that has been compressing price
An important and controversial topic in the area of personal wallet security is the concept of “brainwallets” – storing funds using a private key generated from a password memorized entirely in one’s head. Theoretically, brainwallets have the potential to provide almost utopian guarantee of security for long-term savings: for as long as they are kept
Strategy’s STRC ATM has produced $2.7+ billion in volume across just two trading sessions this week, more than all of last week combined, absorbing an estimated 29,914 BTC with every single share trading above par. Yesterday, I wrote about how Strategy’s STRC ATM had just printed its first billion-dollar volume day. Today, it did it
A crypto scam posing as the official Ledger Live hardware wallet app passed Apple’s App Store review process and drained at least $9.5 million from more than 50 victims across Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, Tron, and XRP between April 7 and April 13, with stolen funds routed through more than 150 KuCoin deposit addresses and into
Well… what a busy two weeks. I thought it about time to make another update for any of you who might be interested in how we’re doing. If you don’t already know, I’m Gavin, a founder of Ethereum and one of the three directors (alongside Vitalik and Jeffrey) of Ethereum ÐΞV, the development entity building
Austan Goolsbee has warned the Federal Reserve may need to keep interest rates on hold until 2027 if the Iran war keeps oil prices high and inflation stuck above target. Summary Chicago Fed chief Austan Goolsbee says rate cuts might not arrive until 2027 if oil stays elevated. War‑driven energy prices threaten the Fed’s path
I thought it was about time I’d give an update on my side of things for those interested in knowing how we’re doing on the Dutch side. My name is Jeff, a founder of Ethereum and one of the three directors (alongside Vitalik and Gavin) of Ethereum ÐΞV, the development entity building Ethereum and all the
The online casino landscape has expanded rapidly, offering players a mix of classic and crypto-focused gaming options. From traditional table games to innovative platforms using digital currencies, there’s something for every type of player. Modern online casinos prioritize smooth deposits, fast payouts, and reward systems that keep engagement high. Among these platforms, Spartans, Casinobet, BC.Game,
