Merge
Ethereum developer confirms Shanghai upgrade will not unlock staked tokens
The Ethereum website incorrectly states staking withdrawal functionality will be enabled in the Shanghai upgrade, leaving depositors in limbo.
Samuel Wan 3 min read
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DAOs
Vitalik Buterin argues that highly decentralized DAOs will be more efficient than corporations
For DAOs to be more efficient, Vitalik said they need to remain highly decentralized while incorporating elements of political science and corporate governance.
Regulation
Experts argue SEC cannot claim jurisdiction over Ethereum transactions
The SEC's jurisdiction claim sets a dangerous precedence for the crypto industry as assets whose nodes are densely clustered in the US could face this overreach in the future.
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Layer-2
Vitalik Buterns reveals Layer-3s to have “bigger role” as Layer-2 scaling ecosystem matures
Layer-3s are coming. Vitalik sets out his definition of a Layer-2 as debate emerges as to the feasibility of Layer-3s
Analysis
Nansen Ronin report reveals 82.7% drop in Q2 TVL, struggle to attract validators but bullish signs ahead
Axie Infinity has seen a sharp decline in TVL as Ronin fails to attract 21 validators to help secure the network even after Ronin Bridge is reopened
Merge
Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson calls Ethereum ‘Hotel California of Crypto’
The Hotel California song is about a prison where no one escapes from.
Mining
Grayscale Investment moves to sell all ETHPOW tokens
ETHE and GDLC funds will transfer ownership of 3,100,629 ETHPoW tokens to Grayscale Investment. The tokens will be sold when deep liquidity is developed for ETHW trading.
Staking
Osmosis co-founder questions the effectiveness of ETH staking post-merge
Sunny Aggarwal said that the inability of users to withdraw the staked ETH has contributed to the growing deviation of Lido's stETH price from the underlying ETH.
Regulation
Debate rages over whether Ethereum can be considered a security post-Merge
Some crypto community members have argued that Ethereum's transition to PoS could trigger regulatory interest in the token.
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Merge
Santiment data shows 2 addresses controlling over 45% of Ethereum transactions post-merge
Analysis
ETH falls below $1,500 as over $150M is liquidated in 24 hours
Research
Research: ETH hit peak dominance against BTC going into the Merge
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