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Solana Validators Benefit from Bare Metal Hardware for Efficiency
Solana's new guidance emphasizes the use of bare metal hardware for validators to meet the upcoming increase in compute units, as detailed on the Solana Foundation's blog. This approach aims to enhance performance and reduce latency, especially as the network prepares for a capacity rise to 100 million compute units per block.
2 days ago·Solana Foundation Blog
Solana Justifies Use of Bare Metal for Validators
Solana's blog explains why validators perform better on bare metal hardware rather than cloud environments. With the upcoming feature activation for 100 million compute units, Solana emphasizes the need for robust hardware to manage increased capacity and maintain performance, as reported in the Solana Foundation Blog.
5 days ago·Solana Foundation Blog
Ethereum Proposal Suggests Allocating Up to 10% of Validator Rewards for Ecosystem Funding
A draft proposal on Ethereum's research forum suggests allowing validators to redirect 0% to 10% of their staking rewards toward public goods and infrastructure funding, according to CoinDesk. If a majority of validators agree to redirect, participation would become mandatory, potentially channeling significant resources into underfunded projects while raising concerns about governance and coordination.
last week·CoinDesk·Reported by Shaurya Malwa
Algorand Outlines Roadmap for Quantum Resistance by 2027
Algorand Foundation reveals plans to enhance blockchain security against quantum threats, detailing upgrades starting in 2026. The roadmap suggests an industry-wide shift towards quantum-resistant cryptography as other networks like Solana and Ethereum also prepare for potential quantum challenges, according to CoinDesk.
2 weeks ago·CoinDesk·Reported by Margaux Nijkerk
Bittensor's Root Reborn Proposal Aims to Revamp Validator Role
Bittensor proposes a significant change to how TAO validators operate, potentially transforming them into active fund managers rather than passive earners. This change aims to reinvest staking rewards into selected subnets, shifting the economic dynamics of the decentralized AI network, as reported by CoinDesk.
2 weeks ago·CoinDesk·Reported by Shaurya Malwa
BitMine Expands Treasury with $214M Ethereum Purchase Amid Market Selloff
BitMine Immersion Technologies, led by Tom Lee, bought 126,971 ETH worth about $214 million during a market downturn. The firm defends its acquisition as a strategic move amid a perceived superficial crypto selloff, according to Decrypt.
3 weeks ago·Decrypt·Reported by Andrew Hayward
Understanding the Orchard Pool in Zcash's Privacy Framework
The Orchard Pool is the latest addition to the Zcash shielded value pools, focusing on enhancing transaction privacy within the Zcash protocol, according to a report from Crypto Adventure. Unlike typical financial pools, it enables the holding and transferring of ZCash (ZEC) while concealing transaction details from public view, addressing concerns around transparency and privacy.
3 weeks ago·Crypto Adventure·Reported by Glenn Nasta
BitMine Plans $300 Million Stock Sale to Support ETH Investments
BitMine aims to raise up to $300 million by selling 3 million preferred shares to fund its ETH treasury initiatives, according to Decrypt. This plan includes a $100 stated amount for shares and a 9.50% annual dividend, with a growing reliance on Ethereum staking for revenue.
4 weeks ago·Decrypt·Reported by Vince Dioquino
Tom Lee Predicts Ethereum Could Reach $250,000 Amidst Corporate Validator Control
Tom Lee, chairman of Bitmine, forecasts that Ethereum may hit $250,000, driven by AI and tokenization changes, according to CoinDesk. He emphasizes that corporate validators will play a significant role as traditional Ethereum governance structures diminish.
4 weeks ago·CoinDesk·Reported by Olivier Acuna
Aave Labs Proposes New Asset Listing Framework to Enhance Review Processes
Aave Labs introduces a Technical Asset Listing Framework aimed at improving the review process for assets on Aave V3, V4, and Horizon, according to Crypto Adventure. This proposal, structured as an Aave Request for Comment (ARFC), seeks to standardize the criteria for asset listing and parameter expansion, ensuring more consistent evaluations.
last month·Crypto Adventure·Reported by Iulian Lesanu
Bitmine Accelerates ETH Purchases, Acquires 111,942 ETH Worth $237 Million
Bitmine Immersion has made its largest Ethereum purchase of the year, acquiring 111,942 ETH valued at approximately $237 million. The announcement, reported by CoinDesk, marks a shift in strategy as the firm aims to capitalize on ETH's price drop below $2,200.
last month·CoinDesk·Reported by Krisztian Sandor
Near Protocol Launches Dynamic Resharding to Enhance Scalability
Near Protocol plans to implement dynamic resharding in June 2026, enabling the blockchain to automatically add shards based on demand, according to CoinDesk. This upgrade aims to improve scalability while introducing post-quantum-safe signing to secure user assets against future quantum computing threats.
last month·CoinDesk·Reported by Omkar Godbole
Kraken Launches AVAX Staking for Eligible Clients
Kraken has introduced AVAX staking, allowing eligible clients to earn Avalanche rewards without managing validator infrastructure, according to Crypto Adventure. The rollout offers users options for flexible access and bonded rewards, with availability varying by region.
last month·Crypto Adventure·Reported by Radu B
Ethereum Sees Increase in Staked ETH Despite Price Underperformance
The Block reports that Ethereum experiences rising on-chain conviction as more ETH is staked, indicating growing user confidence. However, despite this increase in staked ETH, the cryptocurrency's price has struggled to gain upward momentum.
last month·The Block·Reported by Ivan Wu and Bryan Samsoedin
Bit Digital’s Q1 Revenue Falls 14% Due to Reduced Ethereum Staking Rewards
Bit Digital reported $27.9 million in revenue for Q1 2026, marking a 13.6% decline from Q4 2025. The drop is primarily attributed to lower Ethereum staking rewards, according to The Block. This decline reflects challenges in the crypto mining and staking sectors amid broader market shifts.
2 months ago·The Block·Reported by Timmy Shen
Bitwise Hyperliquid ETF Begins Trading on NYSE
The Block reports that the Bitwise Hyperliquid ETF will start trading on the New York Stock Exchange on March 4, 2026. This ETF will provide staking capabilities through Bitwise Onchain Solutions, its dedicated staking division.
2 months ago·The Block·Reported by Daniel Kuhn
Immunefi to Migrate Code4rena Bug Bounty Customers Following Shutdown
Immunefi announced it will assume the bug bounty programs, rewards, and researchers from Code4rena after the latter’s decision to shut down, as reported by The Block. This transition aims to maintain continuity for users who relied on Code4rena's services.
2 months ago·The Block·Reported by Kyle Baird
Galaxy Digital To Manage Sharplink’s $125 Million Onchain Yield Fund
Galaxy Digital will manage the Galaxy Sharplink Onchain Yield Fund, which will utilize $100 million from Sharplink's staked ETH treasury and $25 million from Galaxy. This partnership aims to enhance Sharplink's treasury strategy in decentralized finance (DeFi) by deploying capital across liquidity protocols, according to CoinDesk.
2 months ago·CoinDesk·Reported by Francisco Rodrigues