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Ethereum ETF staking gets the green light
Regulators have cleared US spot Ether ETFs to stake their holdings, opening a native yield line that reshapes the product's appeal.
Ethereum fee market cools as blob capacity absorbs rollup demand
A year after proto-danksharding shipped, layer-2 settlement is cheaper and steadier as blob capacity absorbs rollup demand. The data suggests the scaling roadmap is doing what it promised.
Solana overtakes Ethereum in daily DEX volume
Decentralised exchange volume on Solana has edged past Ethereum during several recent sessions, powered by low fees and fast execution.
Layer-2 TVL doubles as fees stay near zero
Total value locked on Ethereum's rollups has doubled over the past year while transaction fees have stayed a fraction of a cent, reshaping where activity happens.
Restaking TVL surges as EigenLayer expands
Restaking — reusing staked ETH to secure additional services — has drawn billions in deposits, along with fresh questions about the layered risk that comes with it.
Coinbase Base network hits 1M daily active users
The Base layer-2 network has crossed one million daily active addresses, one of the clearer signs of consumer traction in crypto.
US spot ETH ETFs see first month of net inflows
After a slow start, US spot Ether ETFs have recorded their first full month of net inflows, a sign demand may be broadening beyond Bitcoin.
Crypto market cap reclaims $3.5 trillion
Total crypto market capitalisation has climbed back above $3.5 trillion, led by Bitcoin and a firmer bid across large caps.
From the almanac
Confirmations and finality: when is a transaction actually done?
Some chains give you certainty in seconds, others give you steadily improving odds. Knowing which kind you are using decides how long you should wait before treating a payment as settled.
How to use a block explorer like an analyst
A block explorer turns a public ledger into something you can actually read. Once you know which five fields matter, most on-chain questions answer themselves in under a minute.
Smart-contract wallets: programmable custody, explained
A smart-contract wallet replaces a single private key with code, which allows recovery, spending limits and paying fees in stablecoins. It also makes your wallet a contract with all that implies.
Multisig wallets: what they solve, and what they cost you
A multisig wallet requires several keys to approve a transaction, which removes the single point of failure at the heart of ordinary self-custody. It also introduces complexity that has lost people their funds.
How to verify a crypto address before you hit send
Address poisoning, clipboard malware and lookalike characters all exploit the same habit: copying an address without checking it. Here is a verification routine that takes seconds and survives all three.
Token approvals: the permission that quietly drains wallets
Every DeFi app you touch asks for a token approval, and most of them ask for an unlimited one. Here is what that permission actually grants, how it gets abused, and the review routine that keeps it contained.
What Is DeFi and How Does It Work?
Decentralised finance recreates lending, trading, and saving using smart contracts instead of banks. Here is how it works — and the risks you need to weigh.
How Gas Fees Work on Ethereum
Gas fees are the cost of doing anything on Ethereum. Learn what drives them, why they spike, and practical ways to pay less without risking your funds.
Layer 1 vs Layer 2 Blockchains Explained
Layer 1 is the base blockchain; layer 2 is a network built on top to make it faster and cheaper. Here is how they differ and why both matter for scaling.
Proof of Work vs Proof of Stake Explained
Proof of work uses energy and mining; proof of stake uses locked-up coins. Here is how each secures a blockchain and the trade-offs between them.
What are rollups and how do they scale Ethereum?
A deeper look at optimistic and zero-knowledge rollups — how they cut fees, inherit Ethereum's security, and differ from each other.