Nethermind 2.0 Cuts Ethereum Archive Storage to 2.1TB
Nethermind has released version 2.0.0 of its Ethereum execution client, introducing a new Flat DB architecture that sharply reduces the storage required for archive…
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I'm Colin Harris, L1s Analyst and Web3 Reporter for the United States. My day-to-day involves diving into the fundamental layers of the ecosystem, specializing in Layer 1 (L1s) networks. I have been covering how these new digital technologies are built for quite some time now, from scalability updates to the decentralization of finance. My approach is purely analytical and informative; I like to break down complex technology so that the real context can be understood, without beating around the bush and always relying on verified data. I am also passionate about keeping up with Web3 and how these infrastructures are changing the way we interact on the internet. I also keep an eye on the markets, analyzing how the technical development of networks impacts global capital flows. Through my reporting, I seek to offer a human yet technical perspective, always prioritizing accuracy so that you are aware of what really matters at the heart of blockchain.
Geth v1.17.6 Prepares Sepolia for Amsterdam Upgrade
Go Ethereum has released Geth v1.17.6, a maintenance update that prepares Sepolia nodes for Ethereum’s upcoming Amsterdam execution-layer upgrade while introducing…
XRPL Batch V1.1 Nears September 29 Activation
The XRP Ledger is approaching the activation of Batch V1.1, an amendment designed to let users coordinate multiple transactions within a single batch.
Solana Activates Transaction V1 With 4KB Limit
Solana has activated Transaction V1 on mainnet, increasing the maximum transaction size from 1,232 bytes to 4,096 bytes and giving developers roughly 3.3 times more room…
Daya Adds Sui for Gasless Stablecoin Payments
African payments infrastructure company Daya has integrated Sui as a settlement rail for stablecoin transfers, allowing businesses to move supported digital dollars…
Neutrl Opens NUSD Redemptions at 51 Cents
Stablecoin protocol Neutrl has opened an emergency redemption program for NUSD and sNUSD after a reserve-liquidity problem disrupted normal operations in August.
0x Flags 54% of Uniswap v4 Hooks
Research from 0x has raised concerns about the security of third-party Uniswap v4 hooks after the exchange infrastructure provider analyzed more than 84,000 deployments.
Ethereum and Base Split on Account Abstraction Standards EIP-8141 and EIP-8130
Developers working on Ethereum and Base have ended an effort to reconcile two competing approaches to native account abstraction, potentially leaving the networks with…
Circle Mints $3B USDC on Solana in 24 Hours
Circle minted approximately $3 billion in USDC on Solana during a 24-hour period around September 7, marking one of the largest short-term issuance bursts recorded for…
Ethereum Targets October 6 for Glamsterdam on Sepolia
Ethereum core developers have tentatively targeted October 6, 2026, for the Glamsterdam upgrade to activate on the Sepolia testnet, with the proposed transition expected…
Uniswap Captures 98% of Robinhood Chain DEX Volume
Uniswap has emerged as the dominant decentralized exchange on Robinhood Chain, accounting for approximately 98% of the network’s DEX trading volume in the latest tracked…
Aerodrome Captures 81% of Base Stock Volume
Aerodrome has strengthened its position as the leading decentralized trading venue for Coinbase-issued tokenized stocks on Base, capturing approximately 81% of their DEX…
Block Files for Bitcoin Trust Bank
Block Inc. has applied to the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency to establish Builders Bank & Trust, N.A., a federally regulated institution focused on digital…