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Base becomes 10th L2 network to reach at least Stage 1 decentralization
The introduction of a Security Council and fault proofs granted the decentralization milestone to Base, according to a blog post.
Analysis
Ethereum: Are fundamentals there?
Pivoting to Layer 2 solutions and deflationary economics, Ethereum aims to solidify its role as a DeFi platform amid growing competition from Solana.
Culture
Ethereum Foundation pivots focus to L1 scaling, frees Vitalik Buterin for research innovation
Vitalik Buterin shifts focus to research, aiming to accelerate Ethereum's long-term breakthroughs through exploratory work.
