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Ethereum metrics hit record high because of cheap gas fees – because of this massive scam
Ethereum sees record growth, but malicious 'address poisoning' campaigns exploit low fees to drive activity.
Oluwapelumi Adejumo 7 min read 
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Oluwapelumi Adejumo 7 min read 
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Ethereum faces brutal “midlife crisis,” and the Foundation’s response reveals a shocking new reality
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Ethereum may finally kill “trust me” wallets in 2026, and Vitalik says the fix is already shipping
Helios-verified RPC and the EF’s Kohaku aim to make local verification the default, not an optional power-user hack.
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Vitalik Buterin warns Ethereum must do this one thing immediately or its roadmap becomes a liability
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