#ethereum

#ethereum

In the world of decentralized finance blockchains, Ethereum (CRYPTO:ETH) remains the go-to option for developers and users seeking both the broadest ecosystem to transaction on, as well as the most stable and secure network of its peer group. Recent technological upgrades have changed the game for Ethereum investors and users, with the Merge upgrade a few years ago ushering in a proof-of-stake infrastructure, allowing Ethereum to compete for staking market share and enhancing its growth and stability profile over the long-term.

As Ethereum continues to scale, block explorers have become essential tools for users tracking ETH, tokens, NFTs and smart contracts. Etherscan, founded in Malaysia, excels at contract verification, token tracking and gas fee estimation, though it lacks portfolio management features. Based in Thailand, Ethplorer specializes in token-centric data. It offers portfolio tracking and a developer-friendly API, making it a strong choice for DeFi and NFT users.

Digital asset treasuries have become one of the most prominent features of the current crypto bull market. So-called DATs are businesses that acquire a hoard of a given cryptocurrency, from Bitcoin to Dogecoin, and seek to operate a publicly-traded vehicle that provides sell exposure to those assets in the form of shares. But with the number of projects ballooning, critics have warned that digital asset treasuries, or DATs, could be the latest crash in the rollercoaster sector.

Transparency is one of the foundational features of blockchains, but it enabled value extraction by controlling the order and inclusion of transactions within a block, known as MEV, or maximal extractable value. This problem is common on most blockchains and is rooted in the public nature of mempools, a ledger that stores pending transactions data. This information allowed block producers and other actors to benefit from frontrunning transactions.

Malicious actors have found a way to hide open-source malware in Ethereum smart contracts, as per a recent report. On Sep. 3, the software security firm ReversingLabs released a report as per which hackers used code to hide command-and-control (C2) instructions within two Node Package Manager (NPM) packages. Node Package Manager (NPM) is the default package manager for Node.js, used to install, manage, and share reusable code packages (also called modules) for JavaScript projects.

Institutional interest in ETH has surged recently, driven by record-breaking ETF inflows and corporate treasury adoption. US-based spot Ethereum ETFs have seen unprecedented demand, with single-day inflows reaching a record $1.02 billion on Aug. 11 and cumulative net inflows exceeding $13.7 billion since their July 2024 launch. These investment products continue to attract capital, drawing $39.1 million in net inflows on Thursday.

The Mac.c stealer emerges as a new significant player in the macOS infostealer sector, showcasing advanced tactics and a unique 'building in public' strategy that challenges AMOS.

Little Pepe (LILPEPE) operates on a unique Layer 2 chain for meme coins, providing fast transactions and low fees, making it a standout in the crypto landscape.

Cartesi's decision to align more closely with Ethereum's core technical needs reflects a growing sentiment among veteran builders about the importance of common standards for mainstream adoption.

A pair of MoonPay executives lost $250,000 worth of Ethereum in a scam they believed was a donation to Donald Trump's inauguration. The victims received a fake email from someone pretending to be a Trump official, requesting the donation to a crypto wallet.

"We designed Status Network so developers can ship games, seamless social experiences, and DeFi protocols without forcing users to preload gas or builders to manage paymaster contracts."

Cardano's significant achievement in surpassing Ethereum in core development activity emphasizes its commitment to innovation and may potentially attract investor interest.