#Ethereum

Since the Shapella upgrade, Ethereum’s queue of potential validators has dwindled to near emptiness.

JPMorgan’s research report reveals that Ethereum has witnessed a surge in ETH staking following the Merge and Shanghai upgrades. However, this growth comes at a cost: increased centralization and reduced overall staking yields.

OP Labs, backing the Optimism network, launched a testnet version of its novel fault-proof system aimed at bolstering both efficiency and decentralization. At present, OP Stack employs centralized sequencers to bundle and send transactions to Ethereum. However, this method prohibits users from challenging the process in case of fraudulent transactions.

Ethereum has just launched the Holesky test network, albeit on the second attempt. During a live broadcast on the EthStaker YouTube channel, one of the developers announced, 'It seems the launch has gone smoothly.' Meanwhile, another developer smiled and noted, 'It looks like we won't have to do this a third time.'"

Cardano's founder, Charles Hoskinson, has criticized the Ripple community for insinuating that Ethereum might have been involved in the SEC's case against XRP.