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Coinbase Adds 2 Software Programs for Ethereum Staking, to Reduce Concentration Risks

[Feb 28 11:54 AM] The publicly traded U.S. crypto exchange said it would add support for the additional Ethereum "clients" – computer programs used to access and run the distributed network – to help reduce dependence on the dominant Geth software.

The Protocol: Ethereum Developers Warn on 'Diversity Problem'

[Jan 24 2:31 PM] In this week's issue, a focus on Ethereum's "diversity problem," the week's biggest blockchain project upgrades and highlights from Electric Capital's annual report on developer activity. PLUS: We've got an exclusive interview with a top architect…

Critical Bug in Ethereum’s Nethermind Client Highlights Risks of Low Client Diversity

[Jan 23 12:30 PM] A severe bug in the Nethermind Ethereum execution client has recently been uncovered, affecting 8% of Ethereum’s validators and reminding everyone of the necessity for greater client diversity in the Ethereum network. Critical Flaw in…

Bug That Took Down 8% of Ethereum's Validators Sparks Worries About Even Bigger Outage

[Jan 22 4:13 PM] The lion's share of Ethereum's validators rely on the same piece of software to power their operations. According to some experts, this could be a big risk.

Ethereum Gears Up for ‘Holesky’ Testnet Launch With 1.6 Billion Testnet Ether

[Aug 19, 2023 2:30 PM] Ethereum developers plan to roll out a new testnet named Holesky, intending to bring 1.6 billion Holesky testnet ether to the network. The core devs of Ethereum highlighted that 1.4 million validators were evaluated for Holesky, with the aim of…

How to Recover Ethereum From Old GETH Wallets – KeychainX Expert Explains

[Aug 15, 2023 5:00 AM] Recovering an old GETH client can be a daunting task, but with the right hardware, software and information, it is possible. It involves locating the wallet file and cracking the password, using specialized tools such as those developed by the…

Ethereum Developers Commence Finalizing Shanghai Upgrade ‘Shadow Fork’ for Testing and Bug Identification

[Jan 23, 2023 12:30 PM] Ethereum developers have begun finalizing the Shanghai upgrade “shadow fork,” according to software engineer Marius van der Wijden. The “shadow fork” will serve as a testing environment for the Shanghai upgrade, allowing…