Beacon Chain

Ethereum 2.0

Ethereum 2.0 Deposit Contract Tops $5.5B in Staked Ether

Colin HarperFeb 12, 2021

The amount deposited represents 2.67% of Ethereum’s total supply.

Eth 2.0

ConsenSys, Securosys Combine Tech for ‘Secure’ Way to Stake on Ethereum 2.0

Tanzeel AkhtarFeb 2, 2021

The method employs Securosys' hardware security modules to keep participants' keys safe.

Ethereum

Valid Points: Ethereum’s Proof-of-Stake May Happen Sooner Than You Think

William Foxley Christine KimMar 17, 2021

A "quick merge" outline ostensibly serves as a notice against any further agitation from Ethereum miners.

Ethereum 2.0

Ethereum 2.0 Explained in 4 Easy Metrics

Christine KimJan 8, 2021

With the launch of every new blockchain comes a new block explorer website to understand.

Ethereum 2.0

MyEtherWallet Now Offers In-App Staking for Ethereum 2.0

Colin HarperDec 8, 2020

One of Ethereum’s most popular software wallets, MyEtherWallet, is giving users access to Ethereum 2.0 staking.

Beacon Chain

Valid Points

Introducing Valid Points: The Risks and Rewards of Staking on Eth 2.0

Christine KimWilliam Foxley

Breaking down Ethereum 2.0 and its sweeping impact on crypto markets, weekly.

Ethereum

Ethereum 2.0 Beacon Chain Goes Live as ‘World Computer’ Begins Long-Awaited Overhaul

William Foxley

The Beacon Chain, the backbone of Ethereum's future Proof-of-Stake network, is now live.

Ethereum 2.0

Ethereum 2.0’s Genesis Day Is Officially Set for Dec. 1

Colin Harper

The biggest update in Ethereum’s history will officially begin its first phase on Dec. 1 when the Ethereum 2.0's Beacon chain goes live.

Ethereum 2.0

CoinDesk Is Spinning Up an Ethereum 2.0 Node. Here’s How to Follow Our Journey

Christine KimWilliam Foxley

CoinDesk just snagged a front-row seat to a seminal event in the crypto industry. Ticket price: 32 ETH.

Ethereum 2.0

Ethereum 2.0 Deposit Contract Secures Enough Funds to Launch

Nikhilesh DeChristine KimColin Harper

The smart contract required for triggering Ethereum 2.0 has enough funds to begin activation of its most ambitious upgrade yet.

Ethereum 2.0

Ethereum 2.0 Deposit Contract Is 75% Funded Ahead of Dec. 1 Soft Launch

Colin Harper

The smart contract required for triggering Ethereum 2.0 has nearly accrued enough funds to activate the momentous upgrade.

Ethereum 2.0

Ethereum 2.0 Deposit Contract Tops $22.5M One Week After Launch

Colin Harper

The deposit contract for Ethereum’s 2.0 upgrade now holds over 50,000 ETH – 10% of the threshold needed to activate the watershed update.