Author: Michael Johnson
The Protocol Security Research Team and the Ecosystem Funding Initiative at the Ethereum Foundation are proud to announce the launch of the ETH Rangers program to help incentivize Public Goods Security Work for the Ethereum Ecosystem. Public Goods Security Work ETH Rangers offers stipends to support individuals who dedicate time to work on public goods security efforts within the Ethereum ecosystem. Over six months, participants will be selected to each receive $25,000 USD. What type of work is considered Public Goods Security work? Public Goods Security work includes efforts to enhance the security and resilience of the Ethereum ecosystem. This…
Community & educationBlockchain Summer BootcampAfrica Blockchain InstituteBootcamp introducing teenagers to blockchain through hands-on learning, workshops, and collaborative projects organized in Cotonou, Benin and taught in French.EmailCommunity & educationBlockHackKerala Blockchain AcademyHackathon hosted in Trivandrum, India with tracks focused on Ethereum onboarding and inclusion, blockchain for Sustainable Development Goals, and building dapps on Ethereum and layer 2s (L2).Community & educationBuilding BuildersWeb3Clubs3-month Solidity program and in-person Solidity bootcamps organized in Nairobi, Kenya.Community & educationCrecimiento ActivitiesSEED OrgSupporting SEED Org’s Ethereum-focused activities at the Crecimiento pop-up city in Buenos Aires, Argentina.Community & educationEEA Industry DayEnterprise Ethereum AllianceConference exploring how Ethereum is powering enterprises globally, hosted…
Devcon has always been a living reflection of Ethereum’s growth, challenges, and community ambitions. It showcases the most pressing topics, the newest innovations, and the people building the future of decentralized technology. As Ethereum grows, so too does Devcon. Two years ago, right before Devcon VI in Bogotá, the Merge took Ethereum’s consensus from proof of work to proof of stake. Devcon VI focused not only on the achievement of this milestone, but also on the next innovations: early Layer-2 development, the introduction of Account Abstraction (AA), and the rise of zero knowledge proofs (ZKPs) as an expansion of Ethereum.…
The following is an update from Next Billion Fellow Mulenga Kapwepwe and her initiative “Summitshare”. For more about the Next Billion Fellowship Program and to apply, please visit https://nxbn.ethereum.foundation/. Mulenga Kapwepwe, founder of the Women’s History Museum of Zambia posed a question in 2022 to a small group of younger tech enthusiasts in Zambia: Can something called “blockchain technology” offer any new usefulness for the preservation of history? She had started a new initiative aimed at digital humanities, and engaging with young people excited by technology who might want to apply their talents to the world of arts, culture, and…
We firmly believe that information is a public good that should be freely shared within the community. In line with this philosophy, in 2022 we initiated a series of grants to support academic research to foster knowledge and further enhance the Ethereum ecosystem. The response we received was overwhelming, and… Source link
ethOS launches dGEN1, a device for Ethereum on-chain dApp interactions. dGEN1 runs on LineageOS with a Nimbus client, eliminating third-party RPCs. Preorders open at 0.2 ETH via NFT minting, shipping in Q2 2025. The Ethereum-based operating system ethOS has unveiled the dGEN1, a pioneering hardware device designed to enhance interactions with on-chain decentralized applications (dApps). This innovative product, which ethOS describes as “the first on-chain everyday carry,” is specifically optimized for users engaging with Ethereum’s expanding ecosystem. dGEN1 will operate on a version of LineageOS The launch of the dGEN1 follows the success of similar blockchain-focused devices, such as the…
Buenos Aires has launched a digital identity service called QuarkID that uses zero-knowledge proofs The service enables privacy by verifying documents without revealing personal data QuarkID will expand nationally, with pilots in other Argentinian regions underway The city of Buenos Aires has unveiled a ground-breaking digital identity service called QuarkID, aimed at enhancing residents’ privacy through advanced cryptographic technology known as zero-knowledge proofs. Integrated into the miBA app, a platform that has facilitated access to municipal services for the past seven years, QuarkID seeks to give approximately 3.6 million people greater control over their personal information. Zero-knowledge proofs allow users…
Ethereum price traded near $2,600 as crypto experienced a brief lull. A CryptoQuant analyst says ETH could witness a short squeeze, but points to $2.7k as key resistance. Ethereum traded to near $2,750 on Monday, Oct. 21, rising amid broader gains for the crypto market as Bitcoin shot past $69,000. However, with BTC dipping, the ETH price followed suit and tested support near $2,600 on Oct. 22. The price of Ethereum has returned above $2,620, and a CryptoQuant analyst says the top altcoin could see a short squeeze scenario. According to Shayan B, this outlook results from the rising leverage.…
Consensys cuts 20% of its workforce due to economic and regulatory challenges. CEO Joe Lubin criticizes the SEC’s actions as a harmful “abuse of power.” The company aims to enhance decentralization and evolve into a “Network State.” Consensys, a pioneering force in blockchain technology and a primary supporter of the Ethereum network, recently announced a reduction of 20% in its workforce. Affected employees will receive severance packages, extended healthcare benefits, and outplacement services to support their transition. The decision stems from a combination of challenging macroeconomic conditions and increasing regulatory pressure in the cryptocurrency sector, with Consensys’ leadership pointing to…
MrBeast allegedly made $23 million from insider trading in crypto projects He reportedly used 50 wallets to promote and dump tokens, misleading investors Evidence includes a publicly shared Ethereum address linked to $13 million in trades YouTube sensation MrBeast, known for engaging content and 320 million subscribers, faces serious allegations related to cryptocurrency trading. A group of blockchain investigators claims that MrBeast, whose real name is James Stephen “Jimmy” Donaldson, profited significantly from questionable crypto deals. This included a staggering $23 million from what they describe as insider trading. MrBeast investigation by Loock.io According to findings from advisory firm Loock.io…