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Ethereum Dencun launch to solve scaling woes
In a much-anticipated move, Ethereum developers are putting the final touches on the Dencun upgrade, a two-pronged overhaul combining upgrades to both the network’s execution and consensus layers. The blockchain is targeting a mainnet launch this month in March 2024, a pivotal moment that could address long-standing scaling constraints hampering wider enterprise adoption. The key…
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Ethereum Dencun upgrade slated to launch in early 2024
Dencun will mark a significant milestone in the blockchain’s evolution towards becoming a scalable settlement layer, its primary impact will be a substantial increase in data availability for layer-2 rollups through a groundbreaking protocol known as proto-danksharding. This, in turn, will lead to a notable reduction in rollup transaction costs, benefitting end-users. To better understand…
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How to stake ETH and host a RocketPool node with Allnodes
Overview Allnodes is a web hosting service that provides nodes for various blockchain networks. It was founded in 2018 by a team of blockchain enthusiasts who were frustrated by the lack of affordable and reliable hosting services for blockchain nodes. They saw an opportunity to create a service that would make it easy and affordable…
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Rocket Pool Atlas upgrade goes live with 8 ETH minipools and more
Rocket Pool, an Ethereum staking protocol, has announced the Atlas upgrade, which will make the protocol compatible with Ethereum’s Shanghai upgrade. This will enable validators to initiate withdrawals of their staked ETH on the Beacon Chain, and will allow validators to change BLS withdrawal credentials to a withdrawal address on the Ethereum blockchain. Atlas will…
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Understanding Ethereum Validators – the guardians of the blockchain
The Ethereum network is now an energy-efficient and scalable Proof-of-Stake (PoS) model. With this change comes a new set of participants called validators, who play a crucial role in securing the network and processing transactions. In this guide, we delve into the inner workings of Ethereum validators, their responsibilities, and how they contribute to the…
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Beginner’s Guide – A Comprehensive Guide to Staking Ethereum with Rocket Pool
What is Rocket Pool? Rocket Pool is a decentralized Ethereum staking platform that allows users to stake their ETH and earn rewards while contributing to the security and stability of the Ethereum network. Built with the aim of democratizing access to staking, Rocket Pool offers a simple and user-friendly solution for both large-scale and small-scale…
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How to Stake Ethereum (ETH) — step-by-step guide
What is staking? Staking is a mechanism that allows you to earn rewards in exchange for helping to secure the blockchain. In a nutshell, it’s a process where you can delegate your tokens to validators who secure the blockchain by validating transactions on proof-of-stake networks like Ethereum. By staking your tokens, you are backing a…
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Ethereum Staking Compared – Solo staking vs SaaS vs Centralized Exchange vs Liquid staking
Ethereum staking is a process that enables network participants to earn rewards for contributing to network consensus. You can obtain Ether (ETH) tokens and lock them up via a smart contract to validate transactions and secure the network, a process known as proof of stake (PoS). Approaches to staking ETH can be broadly categorized into…
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Stakefish to Offer 100% Protocol Rewards with Zero Fees for Ethereum Staking
Stakefish, a staking provider for Ethereum, has announced that it will be implementing zero protocol fee for staking starting from the Shanghai hardfork on April 12, 2023. This means that stakers will be able to earn 100% of protocol rewards and up to 75% in priority and MEV fees. Unlike other staking providers, Stakefish will not be…