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NuConstruct launches the TOOL scaling layer on testnet. Reserve Protocol launches the LCAP Index DTF. Ethereum hits 6 blobs per block. And the EF launches the Ethereum Everywhere team. Read more: https://ethdaily.io/790 Disclaimer: Content is for informational purposes only, not endorsement or investment advice. The accuracy of information is not guaranteed.

Nathan Sexer is the head of Devcon and Devconnect at Ethereum Foundation, and Romina Sejas runs ETH Kipu - host of the annual ETH Latam eventIn this conversation we discuss how Latin America will be the center of the crypto universe this November when Devconnect, the premier Ethereum developer gathering, comes to Buenos Aires and ETH Latam comes to Sao Paulo. These events will be a coming of age moment for the region as the crypto world grasps the importance and potential of these technologies in places like Brazil and Argentina-------------------------------------------------------------------

In today's episode, we chat with Tim Beiko, Josh Stark, and Dankrad Feist to cover:-Why Ethereum Is Refocusing on L1 After Years of L2 Emphasis-The Coordination Challenge That Could Make or Break Ethereum-Balancing DeFi Experimentation with Institutional Requirements-What ZK Really Solves (Spoiler: Not Everything)-How TradFi Entry Changes Development Priorities-Can Neutrality Survive When Competition Goes Centralized?-The Truth About Danksharding's TimelineThe Rollup---Website: https://therollup.co/Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1P6ZeYd9vbF3hJA2n7qoL5?si=f5ab82aaf7e2428dPodcast: https://therollup.co/category/podcastFollow us on X: https://www.x.com/therollupcoFollow Rob on X: https://www.x.com/robbie_rollupFollow Andy on X: https://www.x.com/ayyyeandyJoin our TG group: https://t.me/+8ARkR_YZixE5YjBhThe Rollup Disclosures: https://therollup.co/the-rollup-discl

The Fusaka upgrade is targeted for mainnet on December 3rd. Coinbase integrates DeFi lending. CoinCenter releases a report on fixing identity. And the EF funds an Ethereum Research Center. Read more: https://ethdaily.io/786 Disclaimer: Content is for informational purposes only, not endorsement or investment advice. The accuracy of information is not guaranteed.

The Ethereum Foundation launches an AI team. The Fusaka audit contest goes live. MetaMask launches its mUSD stablecoin. And Base explores a network token. Read more: https://ethdaily.io/783 Disclaimer: Content is for informational purposes only, not endorsement or investment advice. The accuracy of information is not guaranteed.

ZK-SNARKs are moving from experimental tech to Ethereum's core infrastructure faster than most realize.Today we sit down with Justin Drake from the Ethereum Foundation to explore the "Giga Gas Frontier", his vision for 1 billion gas per second on L1, privacy wormholes bringing anonymity directly to Ethereum, and why collaborative proving networks unlock massive throughput.We cover how ZK solves institutional pain points around privacy and post-quantum security, plus Justin's thoughts on the newly rebranded Privacy Stewards of Ethereum team.Let's get into it.The Rollup---Timestamps:00:44 Justin's ZK Journey07:00 Starknet Ad07:30 Boundless & Eth Collab09:45 ZKVM Diversity12:38 Ethereum Roadmap: What's Next?14:50 Ethereum's Institutional Appeal18:20 Institutions on ZK & Quantum21:30 Collaborative Proving Networks---Justin Drake Socials: https://x.com/drakefjustinEthereum Foundation Socials: https://x.com/ethereumfndnEthereum Foundation Website: https://ethereum.foundation/---Recall is the reputation layer for the Internet of Agents. Trusted. Verifiable. Merit-based. Built for a future where AI agents discover each other through proven performance, not marketing budgets. Learn more here: https://recall.network/---

In this episode, Lex speaks with Marcelo Ruiz de Olano, Co-Founder of KPK (Karpatkey), an on-chain asset management firm born out of Gnosis DAO. Marcelo recounts KPK's evolution from stewarding Gnosis's $1B treasury to advising on more than $2B for leading protocols like ENS, Balancer, and the Ethereum Foundation. The discussion dives into the mechanics of non-custodial treasury management - balancing governance, security, and risk - along with strategies across lending, liquidity provision, and stablecoin yields. Marcelo also shares why the rise of large Ethereum treasury companies could be a turning point for DeFi, injecting institutional-scale liquidity and potentially making ETH more liquid than Bitcoin. NOTABLE DISCUSSION POINTS:Origins and Scale of On-Chain Treasury ManagementKPK spun out of Gnosis DAO, which had one of the earliest and largest on-chain treasuries (~$1B). From there, KPK evolved into an independent manager now advising on over $2B of DAO and foundation treasuries (ENS, Balancer, Ethereum Foundation, etc.), pioneering non-custodial, fully on-chain asset management practices.Conservative, Mission-Driven Approach vs. Yield-ChasingUnlike many DeFi actors during “DeFi Summer,” KPK deliberately rejected risky high-yield strategies. Instead, they prioritized capital preservation and mission alignment—for example, ensuring ENS's treasury only supports Ethereum-strengthening initiatives (like minority client staking or avoiding centralization risks). This contrarian, values-driven approach built trust and positioned them as long-term stewards of DeFi treasuries.Transformative Potential of Ethereum Treasury CompaniesMarcelo highlights that emerging Ethereum treasury firms (similar to MicroStrategy's BTC play) could deploy $10B+ in ETH treasuries. A single such “mega whale” could inject unprecedented liquidity into DeFi—making ETH potentially more liquid than BTC, bootstrapping entire verticals (DEX liquidity, lending, insurance), and creating a flywheel where treasury strategies directly accelerate Ethereum's adoption and price stability. TOPICSKPK, Gnosis, Gnosis Safe, Balancer, Aave, Maker, Sky, Uniswap, Morpho, Ethereum Foundation, on-chain asset management, DAO, decentralized autonomous organization, treasury management, DeFi, tokenization, ETH, Ether, stablecoin, USDC ABOUT THE FINTECH BLUEPRINT

En este episodio de Espacio Cripto hablamos de la nueva blockchain que busca lograr lo que Facebook no pudo, además de Bitcoin en 124,000 dólares, la venta de Ether por parte de la Ethereum Foundation, el token de la familia Trump y cómo Coinbase usa IA para construir su futuro.Aprende cripto con Crypto Mastery: https://www.espaciocripto.io/crypto-masteryComunidad de Espacio Cripto: https://t.me/espaciocripto00:00 – Intro06:49 – Impacto del desempleo en los mercados12:10 – Reacción del mercado a la política monetaria15:24 – Tempo: La blockchain de Matt Huang22:42 – Involucramiento de la familia Trump en cripto25:14 – Tendencias en mercados de predicciones28:16 – Uso de AI en Coinbase30:26 – Cohorte Inversionista del Futuro

Institutions now hold more ETH than the Ethereum Foundation itself. How does this shift power dynamics?We sit down with Tomasz, co-executive director of the Ethereum Foundation, to explore institutional adoption's impact on Ethereum's governance and future.We cover massive ETH accumulation by companies like MicroStrategy, the Foundation's three scaling priorities, and why institutions launching L1s will eventually migrate to Ethereum L2s.Let's get into it.The Rollup---Website: https://therollup.co/Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1P6ZeYd9vbF3hJA2n7qoL5?si=f5ab82aaf7e2428dPodcast: https://therollup.co/category/podcastFollow us on X: https://www.x.com/therollupcoFollow Rob on X: https://www.x.com/robbie_rollupFollow Andy on X: https://www.x.com/ayyyeandyJoin our TG group: https://t.me/+8ARkR_YZixE5YjBhThe Rollup Disclosures: https://therollup.co/the-rollup-discl

The Ethereum Foundation was spotted selling Massive amounts of ETH. Is this a sign that the top of Altcoin season is nearing?

A bug in Reth causes some Ethereum nodes to stall. The Ethereum Foundation announces the planned Holešky testnet shutdown. Twyne goes live on Ethereum. And The Ether Machine raises 150k ETH. Read more: https://ethdaily.io/774 Disclaimer: Content is for informational purposes only, not endorsement or investment advice. The accuracy of information is not guaranteed.

In this episode, Anna Rose and Nico Mohnblatt catch up with Justin Drake from the Ethereum Foundation to explore Ethproofs, asking what exactly is Ethproofs: is it a meme, a platform, a benchmarking effort and/or an emerging community? Justin shares the emergence of the project within the EF, the influences that shaped it and what Ethproofs comprises of today. He also shares the goals of the project and how this initiative supports the snarkification of the EVM by providing standardized benchmarks for the growing ecosystem of zkVMs. Their discussion covers the evolution from monolithic zkEVM approaches to RISC-V-based systems, and movement towards mandatory proofs and eventual zkVM enshrinement. Related links: Episode 369: Ligero for Memory-Efficient ZK with Muthu Episode 321: STIR with Gal Arnon & Giacomo Fenzi Episode 258: Ultrasound Money & VRFs with Justin Drake Episode 120: ZKPs in Ethereum with Vitalik Buterin & Justin Drake Episode 74: Blockchain 101: Randomness and Random Beacons with Justin Drake ZK11: SNARK proving ASICs - Justin Drake L2BEAT Picus  Announcing Protocol Check out the latest jobs in ZK at the ZK Podcast Jobs Board.  **If you like what we do:** * Find all our links here! @ZeroKnowledge | Linktree * Subscribe to our podcast newsletter * Follow us on Twitter @zeroknowledgefm * Join us on

Welcome to The Chopping Block – where crypto insiders Haseeb Qureshi, Tom Schmidt, Tarun Chitra, and Robert Leshner chop it up about the latest in crypto. With special guests: Avichal Garg, Managing Partner at Electric Capital, and Tomasz K. Stańczak, Co-Executive Director at the Ethereum Foundation. This week we get into one of the most pivotal moments in Ethereum's history — from the Tornado Cash verdict and its chilling implications for developers, to Wall Street's growing embrace of ETH through the launch of ETHZilla. The crew unpacks how this trial could redefine developer liability, why Ethereum's narrative is shifting toward institutional adoption, and what the next decade could look like for the world's most versatile blockchain. Whether you're here for the legal drama, the market moves, or the inside scoop from Ethereum's top builders and investors, this episode delivers the sharp analysis, big-picture context, and unfiltered hot takes you've come to expect from The Chopping Block. Show highlights

Ethereum just turned 10, and Stani Kulechov, founder of Aave, one of the earliest and most influential lending protocols in DeFi, is more bullish on the OG layer 1 blockchain than ever.  In this wide-ranging interview, he reflects on Ethereum's resilience, explains why Aave is still laser-focused on it despite the rise of competitors like Solana, and gives us a preview of Aave V4 and its institutional play, Horizon.  If you want to understand where DeFi is going, you'll want to hear what Stani has to say.   Visit our website for breaking news, analysis, op-eds, articles to learn about crypto, and much more: unchainedcrypto.com Thank you to our sponsors! Focal by FalconX Xapo Bank Guest: Stani Kulechov, founder and CEO of Aave and ETHLend Links: Recent episode of Unchained with EF's co-ED Tomasz: As Ethereum Turns 10, Where Is the Foundation Focused Next? Unchained: Aave Labs Unveils V4 Upgrade Proposal, Introducing a Unified Liquidity Layer and 'Fuzzy' Rates DefiLlama: Aave stats Reuters: JPMorgan considers offering loans backed by clients' cryptocurrency holdings  Timestamps:

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Last week, the U.S. passed its first major piece of crypto legislation. Stablecoins now have a legal home, and that could open the floodgates for adoption, disruption, and regulation. But is this just the beginning? In this episode of Bits + Bips, Ram Ahluwalia, Noelle Acheson, Steve Ehrlich, and guest Cosmo Jiang of Pantera dive into what the stablecoin law actually means, who it helps, who it threatens, and why Wall Street and crypto startups alike are positioning fast. They also cover Ethereum's rally, what's fueling it, and whether the boom in digital asset treasury companies is sustainable. Plus, they unpack Trump's latest threats against the Fed and what it means for markets, inflation, and interest rates. Sponsors: Bitwise Mantle Hosts: Ram Ahluwalia, CFA, CEO and Founder of Lumida Noelle Acheson, Author of the “Crypto Is Macro Now” Newsletter  Steve Ehrlich, Executive Editor at Unchained Guest: Cosmo Jiang, General Partner and Portfolio Manager for Liquid Strategies at Pantera Capital Links Stablecoins Unchained:  GENIUS Act Passes: Who Are the Winners, Losers, and What Comes Next? House Passes Landmark Crypto Legislation: GENIUS Act and Digital Asset Bills Trump to Unblock Crypto Access in America's $9 Trillion 401(k) Market: Report The Block: GENIUS Act is helping Ethereum ‘have its moment,' Bernstein says WSJ: Why Banks Are on High Alert About Stablecoins Digital Asset Treasuries WSJ: Blank-Check Company Strikes Cryptocurrency Deal Unchained: SBET to Raise Additional $5B to Grow ETH Position Bloomberg: Trump Media Buys $2 Billion in Bitcoin for Crypto Treasury Plan CoinDesk: DeFi Development Nears $200M Solana Treasury DeFi Dev Corp Press release: DeFi Dev Corp. Announces Global Expansion Through Strategic Treasury Franchising Model TLGY Acquisition Corp Press release: TLGY Acquisition Corp. Announces Business Combination and Approximately $360 Million PIPE Financing to Form StablecoinX, an Ethena Stablecoin-Focused Treasury Company The Block: Nasdaq-listed Sonnet BioTherapeutics agrees to $888 million merger to become Hyperliquid Strategies, launch HYPE treasury Timestamps:

Ethereum hits a 45m block gas limit. The Ether Machine introduces its ETH treasury management company. Viem v2.33 supports Flashblocks. ECP introduces the Ethereum Comments Protocol. And the Ethereum Torch goes live. Read more: https://ethdaily.io/744 Disclaimer: Content is for informational purposes only, not endorsement or investment advice. The accuracy of information is not guaranteed.

Luca Netz, founder of Pudgy Penguins, opens up about surviving crypto's most brutal crashes and building one of the industry's biggest ecosystems.From being down 90% to launching one of crypto's largest airdrop to 6 million wallets, Luca shares the emotional reality of building billion-dollar projects under extreme pressure. The conversation also covers Ethereum Foundation's surprising cultural shift toward builders, Abstract bockchain's competition with Coinbase Base, and why NFTs will make a massive comeback with stablecoin adoption.__________________________________PARTNERS

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SharpLink Gaming buys 10,000 ETH directly from the Ethereum Foundation. BTCT announces a $1m strategic ETH reserve. The Ethereum Time Capsule opens submissions. And Dynamic launches smart wallets on ZKsync. Read more: https://ethdaily.io/737 Disclaimer: Content is for informational purposes only, not endorsement or investment advice. The accuracy of information is not guaranteed.

The tradition of Epicenter x Vitalik Buterin continued this year as well at EthCC[8], where we got the chance of picking his brain about recent research, interests and Ethereum Foundation's direction going forward. Join us for a fascinating discussion on biotech and how Vitalik's Shiba ended up funding it, the utility of blockchains in nowadays society and Vitalik's view on the Ethereum ecosystem and the Foundation's response to community requests.Topics covered in this episode:Vitalik's current interestsHow Shiba Inu funded biotech researchThe Merge and its impactVitalik's motivation and view on blockchain utilityEthereum Foundation's changesIs supporting ETH price important for EF?Are L2s incentively aligned with Ethereum L1?Native L2sThe risk of quantum computersEpisode links:Vitalik Buterin on XEthereum on XEthereum Foundation on XEthCC on XSponsors:Gnosis: Gnosis builds decentralized infrastructure for the Ethereum ecosystem, since 2015. This year marks the launch of Gnosis Pay— the world's first Decentralized Payment Network. Get started today at - gnosis.ioChorus One: one of the largest node operators worldwide, trusted by 175,000+ accounts across more than 60 networks, Chorus One combines institutional-grade security with the highest yields at - chorus.oneThis episode is hosted by Brian Fabian Crain & Sebastien Couture.

Liz Steininger is the CEO of Least Authority: a company which specializes in auditing open source software since 2014. Originally founded by Zooko Wilcox, Least Authority has conducted more than 100 security audits in the space. Some of the best known contractors who requested an expert review include the Ethereum Foundation, the Electric Coin Company, Metamask, the KeyStone hardware wallet, and Avalanche. Least Authority also builds products that make use of Zero Knowledge Proofs: PrivateStorage (a cloud storage system that's designed to make the host unaware of the files being stored), ZKAPs (Zero Knowledge Access Passes, an authorization system that separates the payer from the data on the items being bought), and Winden (a file-sharing service that's encrypted and requires no identity from the sender and receiver). In a space which often defers to "check the code, it's open source", companies such as Least Authority offer high quality verification which makes it easier for the average non-technical person to trust that something is safe. Also, it helps builder have the peace of mind that what they're working on will not bring any unforeseen consequences.

Zak Cole introduces the Ethereum Community Foundation. Ethereum House launches an Ethereum hub in San Francisco. Circle introduces the Circle Gateway. And QuickNode releases an Aerodrome Swap API. Read more: https://ethdaily.io/732 Disclaimer: Content is for informational purposes only, not endorsement or investment advice. The accuracy of information is not guaranteed.

Tomasz Stańczak is the Founder of Nethermind and now Co-Executive Director at the Ethereum Foundation.In this episode, the Ethereum Foundation's new Co-Executive Director shares his vision for Ethereum's next decade--covering L1 scaling, the evolving role of the EF, treasury policy, and how Ethereum can stay essential in an AI-powered world.------

Grigore Roșu is a professor of computer science at the University of Illinois and a former NASA engineer, where he developed the K Framework - an open-source “Rosetta Stone” for programming language semantics. A day-one contributor to the Ethereum Foundation, he later founded Runtime Verification, now the leading formal verification company in Web3. In 2023, he founded Pi Squared with the vision of bringing the next million developers to Web3 by utilizing his revolutionary K Framework. Why you should listen Pi Squared solves the fragmentation and trust limitations of today's blockchain infrastructure by enabling verifiable, cross-chain computation and settlement, so apps, agents, and protocols can interact across ecosystems without relying on bridges, centralized parties, or unprovable logic. It's the missing trust layer for a modular, interoperable, and enterprise-ready Web3. Pi Squared's core offering is its Verifiable Settlement Layer (VSL)—essentially a decentralized, programmable foundation that wraps any action (data storage, transactions, computation) into a cryptographically sealed “claim.” These claims are verified by a global network of validators, settled via their high-performance FastSet consensus protocol, and become instantly accessible across chains and environments—all without intermediaries or trust assumptions. VSL enables fast, provable, cross-ecosystem settlements—serving AI, blockchains, or any off-chain systems. Already live on devnet, Pi Squared showcases powerful use cases like cross-chain asset bridging (e.g., via Wormhole NTT), blockchain state mirroring, and auditable AI pipelines via Trusted Execution Environments. Their system dramatically reduces redundant computation in blockchains—one node computes and proves, and everyone else verifies in milliseconds—boosting throughput, slashing energy use, and minimizing vulnerabilities. Think verifiability everywhere—from remote compute and DeFi to AI inference—supercharged by formal-language-backed proofs. Pi² is stitching formal verification, zero-knowledge proofs, and cross-chain interoperability into one fast, composable layer. No fluff, no trust—just proof. Supporting links Stabull Finance Pi Network Andy on Twitter  Brave New Coin on Twitter Brave New Coin If you enjoyed the show please subscribe to the Crypto Conversation and give us a 5-star rating and a positive review in whatever podcast app you are using.

As the summer tour of European crypto conferences landed in Berlin, one of crypto's cradles, we couldn't miss DappCon 25, where we got to sit with Jerome de Tychey, Nixorokish & Joshua Dávila to discuss Ethereum's restructure and whether its culture is still relevant to the wider crypto community. Join us for a fascinating discussion on the impact of crypto politicization and how Ethereum's ecosystem evolved amidst a society with ever-changing values.Topics covered in this episode:Jerome, Nixorokish & Josh backgroundsEthereum Foundation restructuringEthereum's culture & crypto politicizationDAOs & the evolution of Ethereum's ecosystemIs privacy still a societal value?User experience & account abstractionFuture hopes for EthereumEpisode links:Jerome de Tychey on XNixorokish on XJoshua Davila on XDappCon on XSponsors:Gnosis: Gnosis builds decentralized infrastructure for the Ethereum ecosystem, since 2015. This year marks the launch of Gnosis Pay— the world's first Decentralized Payment Network. Get started today at - gnosis.ioChorus One: one of the largest node operators worldwide, trusted by 175,000+ accounts across more than 60 networks, Chorus One combines institutional-grade security with the highest yields at - chorus.oneThis episode is hosted by Friederike Ernst.

SharpLink buys $463M in ETH, the purchase positions SharpLink behind only the Ethereum Foundation, the independent organization overseeing the Ethereum ecosystem, which holds 214,129 ETH valued at over $540.7 million.~This episode is sponsored by iTrust Capital~iTrustCapital | Get $100 Funding Reward + No Monthly Fees when you sign up using our custom link! ➜ https://bit.ly/iTrustPaul00:00 intro00:16 Sponsor: iTrust Capital00:39 Crypto Treasury Reserves01:10 Evan Aldo01:39 SBET Fears were just FUD02:10 Largest ETH Holder Staked Everything03:05 Marketcap Crash03:25 $SBET Chart05:24 Robinhood Users Buy $SBET05:45 Ethereum Chart07:13 Sharplink Gaming Short Squeeze?08:18 Sharplink Partners08:45 Did Ethereum Bottom?09:50 MicroStrategy's First Bitcoin Purchase11:53 NAV Multiplier Comparison12:45 Stablecoins Incoming14:30 $3,000 ETH Timeline14:55 Uniswap About To Explode?15:27 $UNI Chart16:20 Bitcoin Chart17:44 Ethereum vs Bitcoin19:08 outro#Crypto #Bitcoin #ethereum~Largest ETH Purchase Ever?

Flashbots publishes an article arguing that MEV spam limits blockchain scalability. The EF opens applications for the Next Billion Fellowship Cohort 6. And the Ethereum Foundation opens early bird ticket sales for Devconnect ARG. Read more: https://ethdaily.io/721 Disclaimer: Content is for informational purposes only, not endorsement or investment advice. The accuracy of information is not guaranteed.

Today's blockchain and crypto news Bitcoin traders stay cautious amid 'disbelief' near all‑time highs while leveraged Ethereum bets surge Nasdaq‑listed fitness company plans to raise $500 million for crypto treasury Ethereum derivatives top bitcoin with $110B daily volume as US ETFs, DeFi fuel momentum Ethereum Foundation outlines key security challenges facing the network in new report Circle's IPO underscores need for a diversified crypto portfolio, says Bitwise CIO Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

SEC Chairman Paul S. Atkins advocates for DeFi innovation. Uniswap introduces the v4 Hook Design Lab. ZKsync launches the ZKsync Gateway. And the Ethereum Foundation publishes a report on its Trillion Dollar Security (1TS) initiative. Read more: https://ethdaily.io/717 Disclaimer: Content is for informational purposes only, not endorsement or investment advice. The accuracy of information is not guaranteed.

The Rollup TV is brought to you by:Celestia: https://celestia.org/Boundless: https://beboundless.xyz/AltLayer: https://www.altlayer.io/Mantle: https://www.mantle.xyz/Omni Network: https://omni.network/Vertex: https://vertexprotocol.com/Join The Rollup Family:Website: https://therollup.co/Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1P6ZeYd..Podcast: https://therollup.co/category/podcastFollow us on X: https://www.x.com/therollupcoFollow Rob on X: https://www.x.com/robbie_rollupFollow Andy on X: https://www.x.com/ayyyeandyJoin our TG group: https://t.me/+8ARkR_YZixE5YjBhThe Rollup Disclosures: https://therollup.co/the-rollup-disclTimestamps00:00 Introduction to the Roll Up TV and Guests02:10 Regulatory Developments in DeFi09:17 Hot Takes on Crypto Networks and Moats13:41 Insights from Dimitri on VC Landscape18:00 Quantum Computing and Its Impact on Bitcoin24:30 The Rise of Decentralized Physical Infrastructure Networks30:14 Future of AI and Decentralized Compute36:08 Discussion with DeFi Dad on Ethereum and DeFi Market43:13 Ethereum's Resilience and User Perspective45:41 Innovations in DeFi and New Financial Primitives53:11 The Future of Airdrops and Marketing Strategies01:05:43 Leadership Transition and the ZK Market01:10:05 The Rise of ZK Technology and Its Implications01:19:34 Privacy in ZK Applications and Future Use Cases01:28:25 Real-Time Proving and Performance Milestones01:30:17 The Role of Zero-Knowledge Proofs in Crypto01:31:46 Understanding Chaos Labs and Oracle Problems01:39:21 Resilience in DeFi Protocols01:42:40 The Rise of Central Limit Order Books01:48:45 Solana ETFs and Institutional Interest in Crypto01:51:05 The Evolution of Crypto Media and DeFi Coverage02:04:12 Ethereum Foundation's Shift Towards DeFi

This week, Ryan and David unpack Circle's explosive $20B IPO—crypto's second biggest—and what it signals about Wall Street's newfound love for stablecoins. They break down the confusing Trump wallet drama, where even Trump's own sons deny involvement, and explore why Pump.fun's rumored $4B token raise has the industry split. Ethereum enters “wartime mode” as the Foundation lays off staff and spins up a lean new R&D force called Protocol. Plus, Ray Dalio says “a bit of Bitcoin,” Trump's Big Beautiful Bill adds $2.4T to the deficit, and SBF is headed to Netflix. ------

In this conversation, Camila Russo interviews Tomasz Stanczak, Co-Executive Director of the Ethereum Foundation, discussing the evolution of Ethereum, addressing criticisms, and the foundation's strategic initiatives. They explore the importance of communication, the restructuring of the foundation, and the focus on scaling Ethereum through L1 and L2 dynamics. Tomasz shares insights on the vision for Ethereum as a global economy, balancing user needs with core values, and the foundation's treasury management and DeFi strategies. The conversation concludes with a look at future developments and milestones for Ethereum.Takeaways:Ethereum has evolved significantly since its inception, focusing on scaling and communication.The Ethereum Foundation has faced criticism regarding its communication strategies.Restructuring within the foundation aims to enhance protocol development and management.Funding and support for developers are crucial for the ecosystem's growth.The relationship between L1 and L2 is vital for Ethereum's scaling strategy.Ethereum aims to position itself as a global economy hub.User needs and core values must be balanced for long-term success.Treasury management strategies are evolving to include DeFi protocols.The foundation is committed to transparency and community engagement.Future milestones include significant scaling and security improvements.Chapters:00:00 Defiant Intro00:07 Episode Teaser01:24 Hero Quote01:35 Introduction to Tomasz Stańczak, Co-Executive Director of the Ethereum Foundation03:18 Community Criticism and Foundation Response06:45 Strategic Actions by the Ethereum Foundation 09:39 Building a Supportive Ecosystem for Developers13:50 The strengths of Ethereum as a Network17:17 Scaling Ethereum: L1 and L2 Dynamics20:55 The One Trillion Security Initiative23:00 Specific Milestones in the Short Term25:53 Navigating the Tension: World Computer vs. Store of Value29:15 Ethereum as a Global Economy30:43 Will Solana Become An Ethereum L2?32:43 User Priorities: Decentralization vs. Usability37:02 Treasury Management and ETH Sales36:55 The Role of Stablecoins in Ethereum's Future39:55 The Impact of Ethereum Foundation's DeFi Allocations42:00 Guiding DeFi Protocols Towards Security and Decentralization51:10 The Future of Ethereum: Use Cases and Community Expectations54:50 Upcoming Milestones for Ethereum56:50 Closing Remarks

Welcome to The Chopping Block – where crypto insiders Haseeb Qureshi, Tom Schmidt, Tarun Chitra, and Robert Leshner chop it up about the latest in crypto. In this episode, the crew tackles a triple-header of crypto's growing pains: the bizarre saga of James Wynn—a memecoin gambler whose billion-dollar positions on Hyperliquid ended in public ruin; the Ethereum Foundation's surprise rebrand into “Protocol” and its sudden embrace of hierarchy; and a bold manifesto from Miles Jennings calling for the end of crypto foundations as we know them. Is radical transparency a feature or a trap? Is Ethereum finally prioritizing execution over vibes? And are foundations just offshore theater—or necessary guardians of decentralization? The gang debates all this and more in a conversation that asks: who's really in control of crypto—and should they be? Show highlights

The Ethereum Foundation publishes its Treasury Policy. Circle raises $1 billion from its IPO. Etherealize testifies in support of the CLARITY Act. And 3Jane raises a $5.2m seed round. Read more: https://ethdaily.io/714 Disclaimer: Content is for informational purposes only, not endorsement or investment advice. The accuracy of information is not guaranteed.

The Ethereum Foundation restructures its Protocol team. Aave integrates CoW Swap. Celo releases a roadmap update for its L2. And ZKsync releases the Airbender proof system. Read more: https://ethdaily.io/713 Disclaimer: Content is for informational purposes only, not endorsement or investment advice. The accuracy of information is not guaranteed.

Gm! Unfortunately no roundup this week as Yano & Santi are travelling. Instead we're bringing you this episode of Bell Curve with Tomasz Stańczak, Co-Executive Director at the Ethereum Foundation, to discuss Ethereum's evolving culture, and product focus. We also dive into Ethereum's DeFi and RWA dominance, scaling the L1, real-time proving breakthroughs, and Ethereum's long-term vision.Thanks for tuning in! -- Resources Real-Time Ethereum Proving is here: ⁠https://x.com/SuccinctLabs/status/1924845712921264562⁠ Justin Drake on Real-Time Proving: ⁠https://x.com/SuccinctLabs/status/1925306484281553262⁠ -- Follow Tomasz: ⁠https://x.com/tkstanczak⁠ Follow Michael: https://twitter.com/im_manderson Follow Vance: ⁠https://twitter.com/pythianism⁠ Follow Mike: https://twitter.com/MikeIppolito_ Subscribe on YouTube: ⁠https://bit.ly/4mqh9kK⁠ Subscribe on Apple: ⁠https://apple.co/3pQTfmD⁠ Subscribe on Spotify: ⁠https://spoti.fi/3cpKZXH⁠ Get top market insights and the latest in crypto news. Subscribe to Blockworks Daily Newsletter: ⁠https://blockworks.co/newsletter/⁠ -- SKALE is the next evolution in Layer 1 blockchains with a gas-free invisible user experience, instant finality, high speed, and robust security. SKALE is built different as it allows for limitless scalability and has already saved its 50 Million users over $11 Billion in gas fees. SKALE is high-performance and cost-effective, making it ideal for compute-intensive applications like AI, gaming, and consumer-facing dApps. Learn more at https://skale.space and stay up to date with the gas-free invisible blockchain on X at @skalenetwork -- Marinade Labs develops staking technologies that strengthen Solana. In 2021, our protocol was the first to bring liquid staking to the network; today, our sophisticated, high-performance staking delegation platform brings billions in liquidity and security to the SOL market. We have solutions for both DeFi and TradFi, including liquid and native staking, as well as direct enterprise integrations. Our best-in-market features include user downside protection (through protected staking rewards) and optimized delegation (via our automated auction marketplace). Cryptoasset investors worldwide, from individual traders to global institutions, use Marinade to earn rewards on their SOL treasuries and holdings. We are headquartered in New York, with offices in the European Union, including Prague. To learn more about Marinade, visit marinade.finance. -- Ledger, the world leader in digital asset security, proudly sponsors Empire podcast. Celebrating 10 years of protecting over 20% of the world's crypto, Ledger ensures the security of your assets. For the best self-custody solution in the space, buy a LEDGER™ device and secure your crypto today. Buy now at www.Ledger.com -- Get up to speed on the biggest stories in crypto each week. In five minutes. Get the Bitwise Weekly CIO Memo delivered directly to your inbox at bitwiseinvestments.com/ciomemo/empire -- Timestamps (0:00) Introduction (2:23) Getting Started at the Ethereum Foundation (6:29) Culture of the Ethereum Foundation (13:43) Ads (Skale, Marinade) (15:15) Should Ethereum Mimic Bitcoin? (34:26) Ads (Skale, Marinade) (35:58) Ethereum's Lead in DeFi and RWAs (43:30) Real-Time Proving (52:11) Ads (Ledger, Bitwise) (53:44) Scaling the L1 (55:32) The Fusaka Upgrade (58:30) Will Circle Be Acquired? (1:06:04) What is Tomasz Excited About? — Disclaimer: Nothing said on Empire is a recommendation to buy or sell securities or tokens. This podcast is for informational purposes only, and any views expressed by anyone on the show are solely our opinions, not financial advice. Santiago, Jason, and our guests may hold positions in the companies, funds, or projects discussed.

Show your support-  https://x.com/tkstanczak https://x.com/ethereumfndn https://ethereum.foundation/ Mint an Allo Patron NFT at https://www.allo.capital/patron and join the Allominati.  https://www.allo.capital/  Timestamps- 00:00 Introduction to Allo Capital and Ethereum Foundation 02:14 Tomas's Background and Current Role 03:43 Opportunities in the Ethereum Ecosystem 08:26 Ethereum Foundation's Directives and Vision 13:33 The App Layer and Ecosystem Development 15:11 Closing note

As society evolves, so do its values and principles, but is that desirable for technology that seeks to build the most reliable, trustless and censorship resistant global settlement layer? Ever since the rise in popularity of Solana with its inflow of retail capital in a memecoin gold rush, Ethereum became even more criticized for sticking true to its core values despite the completely divergent demands of market participants. Moreover, the rollup centric scaling roadmap seemed to further silo attention and cause liquidity fragmentation, driving away value from Ethereum mainnet. As institutional demand is expected to grow with the introduction of staking ETFs, a new executive leadership took charge of Ethereum foundation to help steer the protocol's narrative at the intersection between community demands and Ethereum's ethos.Topics covered in this episode:Hsiao-Wei's & Tomasz' backgroundsHow they became co-executive directors of Ethereum FoundationEthereum Foundation's role moving forwardDecision making in Ethereum FoundationShaping Ethereum's narrativeThe layer 2 landscapeScaling Ethereum as the global settlement layerShardingRollup scalability & their trade-offsWhat values drive adoptionL2 interoperabilityFuture goalsEpisode links:Hsiao-Wei Wang on XTomasz Stanczak on XEthereum Foundation on XEthereum on XSponsors:Gnosis: Gnosis builds decentralized infrastructure for the Ethereum ecosystem, since 2015. This year marks the launch of Gnosis Pay— the world's first Decentralized Payment Network. Get started today at - gnosis.ioChorus One: one of the largest node operators worldwide, trusted by 175,000+ accounts across more than 60 networks, Chorus One combines institutional-grade security with the highest yields at - chorus.oneThis episode is hosted by Friederike Ernst.

Crypto doesn't reward fundamentals. It rewards attention. So what does that say about how investors, like Warren Buffett, would fare today? In this week's Bits + Bips, the crew dissects what's really behind this rally, why Ethereum's sentiment problem may run deeper than roadmap delays, and how the stablecoin bill turned into a political tug of war. Plus: Apple and NFTs: why this matters more than people think Whether tariffs are about politics or actual policy Why Bessent is “the best” in the Trump administration And why Buffett's era may be ending, with Portnoy rising in his place

After years of underperformance, Ethereum is trying to change course, from scaling the layer 1 to potentially dumping the EVM. In this episode, Tarun Chitra and Max Resnick break down each of these new changes, analyzing the good, the bad, and the ugly.  Is this a reset that can save Ethereum's market position and price? Or has the protocol given away too much for too long? They dive into: Whether the gas limit increase changes everything What went wrong with Ethereum's economics and solo staking politics Max's view on “the single most important” change Ethereum needs to make How ETH could claw back value from layer 2s What Max would do if he ran Ethereum Whether this pivot is too little, too late Visit our website for breaking news, analysis, op-eds, articles to learn about crypto, and much more: unchainedcrypto.com Bitwise https://bitwiseinvestments.com/ciomemo Tarun Chitra, CEO and Co-Founder of Gauntlet Max Resnick, Lead economist at Anza Unchained:  Ethereum Ecosystem Shifts Toward User Focus Ethereum Developers Vote EOF Out of Fusaka Hard Fork Vitalik Buterin Proposes Replacing Ethereum Virtual Machine The Block:  Vitalik and new Ethereum Foundation co-executive directors outline updated board structure, mission Vitalik Buterin- and StarkWare-backed Kakarot reveals alternative Ethereum ZK stack, targeting real-time STARK proofs on Layer 1 by end of 2025 CoinDesk: Ethereum Could Supercharge Transaction Speed to 2,000 TPS Thanks to Bold New Proposal Simplifying the L1 by Vitalik Buterin Timestamps:

Ethereum Foundation's new Co-Executive Directors, Tomasz Stanczak and Hsiao-Wei Wang, join Bankless to outline their vision for the future of Ethereum. We explore their backgrounds, the changing leadership at EF, and the roadmap ahead—from accelerating L1 scaling and improving UX to making Ethereum more dynamic and product-focused. This episode offers a rare behind-the-scenes look at how Ethereum plans to stay resilient, decentralized, and mission-aligned in a fast-changing world. ------

Ethereum Foundation researchers Dankrad Feist and Ansgar Dietrichs join David Hoffman and Michael Ippolito to discuss Ethereum's identity crisis—and how it's turning the ship around.They break down Ethereum's cultural and organizational challenges, the pivot toward L1 growth, and the evolving role of the Ethereum Foundation under new leadership. The conversation covers the future of base and native rollups, L2 alignment, and why Ethereum's unique values still matter in a competitive landscape.------

As Ethereum deploys Pectra, it faces stiff competition and community criticism. Ethereum Foundation Research co-leads Alex Stokes and Barnabe Monnot map out the chain's direction. Ethereum is well on its way to some major upgrades, with Pectra and Fusaka introducing a number of performance improvements in the near future. But will it be enough to stay ahead of the competition? Ethereum Foundation Research co-leads Alex Stokes and Barnabe Monnot join the show to discuss: How Pectra and Fusaka will improve Ethereum's performance What it means that its launch on two testnets failed Ethereum's “north star” — decentralization Whether Ethereum can retain its top spot in the smart contract space As Ethereum adopts native rollups and data availability, does it create competition with existing L2s and DA providers? The new direction for the Ethereum Foundation leaders and whether Etherealize can bring Wall Street Visit our website for breaking news, analysis, op-eds, articles to learn about crypto, and much more: unchainedcrypto.com Thank you to our sponsors! Bitwise Guest: Alex Stokes, Co-Lead, Ethereum Foundation Research Barnabe Monnot, Co-Lead, Ethereum Foundation Research Previous appearances on Unchained: 5 Things to Know About Coinbase's 2021 Links Previous coverage on Unchained of: Etherealize advocates for Ethereum Why Ethereum's New Marketing Arm Is Convinced Wall Street Will Adopt ETH Ethereum Foundation contemplates comeback Ethereum Is Lagging. Here's How It Could Finally Shake Off Rival Solana 2025 Will Be a Year of Crypto Competition. Can Ethereum Make a Comeback? What Ethena means for Ethereum Ethena's L1 Shows Fat Apps Are on the Rise. Can They Beat Fat Protocols? The Chopping Block w/ Guy Young: Lessons from USD0, Ethena's Bold Vision, and DeFi's Future The Pectra Upgrade Ethereum.org: Pectra Testnet Announcement | Ethereum Foundation Blog tim.mirror.xyz: AllCoreDevs Update 17 Ethereum.org: EIP-7691: Blob throughput increase Ethereum.org: Holesky and Hoodi Testnet Updates | Ethereum Foundation Blog Coindesk: Hello, Hoodi: Ethereum Welcomes a New Testnet  Fusaka on the horizon Github: EIP-7805 proposed for Fusaka Native rollups versus non-native rollups Youtube: The Future of Ethereum Scaling: Native Rollups Explained Reddit: Native rollup debates L1 and L2 debates Vitalik.eth.limo: Reasons to have higher L1 gas limits even in an L2-heavy Ethereum Vitalik.eth.limo: Scaling Ethereum L1 and L2s in 2025 and beyond Ethereum Foundation Leadership changes X: Barnabe Monnot and Alex Stokes announcement X: New EF titles X: Fixing the Core Dev process Ethena's Converge news  John Wang's tweet Camila Russo's comment Timestamps:

We're joined by Tim Beiko, Ethereum Foundation coordinator, to break down Ethereum's next major upgrades and the future of scaling.We explore the upcoming Petra hard fork, which introduces validator consolidation, increased blob space for rollups, and EIP-7702 for improved account abstraction. Tim also shares insights on Fusaka and Glacier Dam, Ethereum's roadmap for scaling, and how Ethereum's upgrade process is becoming more efficient.------

Welcome to The Chopping Block – where crypto insiders Haseeb Qureshi, Tom Schmidt, Tarun Chitra, and Robert Leshner chop it up about the latest in crypto. In this episode, the crew unpacks Ethereum's existential crisis and whether the rollup-centric roadmap is backfiring. Plus, AI is rapidly changing how crypto is built, traded, and secured—so what happens when blockchain and AI collide? We also dig into Solana's controversial ad, Ethereum Foundation's leadership shake-up, and why macro forces are still running the show. Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Pods, Fountain, Podcast Addict, Pocket Casts, Amazon Music, or on your favorite podcast platform. Show highlights