Understanding the Ethereum Hard Fork Constantinople
Constantinople is a long planned upgrade to Ethereum. It is scheduled for February 28, 2019, but may be pushed back. Although it is a hard fork, it is not meant to create a new token.
Ethereum (ETH)
Ethereum’s Ether is one of the top cryptocurrencies. The Ethereum network uses a smart-contract system that facilitates the creation of tokens, decentralized applications, and more.
The token native to this network is called “ether.”
This section contains articles on Ether, ERC-20 Tokens, and the Ethereum platform.
FACT: The ethereum network is used to create about 1/2 of all ICOs. This means many coins on the market are Ethereum based.
Bitcoin, Ethereum, and the Stable Coin Cycle
The current crypto market is dominated by BTC and ETH bearishness and stable coin bullishness. When you consider that almost all stables are Bitcoin-based and Ethereum-based, the story gets interesting.
Short Interest on BTC and ETH at All Time High on Bitfinex
Short interest on BTC and ETH hit an all time high today as prices dropped to 2018 lows. Short interest generally shows sentiment (bearish in this case), but it also can be a set up for a short squeeze (like in April).
Civic (CVC), district0x (DNT), Loom Network (LOOM), and Decentraland (MANA) are launching on Coinbase Pro
Coinbase Pro will be adding the Ethereum-based tokens Civic (CVC), district0x (DNT), Loom Network (LOOM), and Decentraland (MANA).
Crypto Congressperson to Introduce Bill to Exempt ICOs from Securities Laws
Ohio House Rep. Warren Davidson plans to introduce federal legislation to regulate ICOs. This includes creating an asset class for tokens that would prevent them from being classified as securities.
Amazon Launching Blockchain Service That Uses IBM and Ethereum Tech
Amazon announced at Amazon’s re:Invent conference that they are launching the Amazon Managed Blockchain platform. Users can build platforms using either IBM’s Hyperledger Fabric (available) or Ethereum (not available yet).
Serenity, an Ethereum 2.0 Solution for Scaling
Vitalik Buterin described the upcoming Ethereum 2.0 scaling solution Serenity at Devcon 4. Serenity is a Proof-of-Stake chain that will be fully compatible with the existing Proof-of-Work chain. It could increase scalability of Ethereum by as much as 1000x (hopefully).
“Ethereum 2.0” (ETH2) Explained
Ethereum 2.0 (ETH) is a term used to describe a series of potential updates to Ethereum to make it more scalable, more secure, and more sustainable.
SEC Charges EtherDelta Founder, Here is What it Could Mean For Crypto
The SEC has charged the EtherDelta founder With operating an unregistered exchange. He settled and EtherDelta is up and running. However, this confirms DEXs need to file with the SEC.
Is There a Possible World Where ETH Goes to $20k?
What if ETH does from 2017 to a future date what BTC did from 2013 – 2017? So far their charts look eerily similar.