Validators have deposited 77.85M ETH—about 46% of the total supply—bringing the value locked to roughly $256 billion; the milestone boosts network security but raises liquidity and centralization concerns.
Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin warned the community against trading the protocol’s core values for broader adoption, urging stronger on-chain privacy, easier full-node operation, and dApps that avoid centralized infrastructure. His comments highlight tensions between usability, regulation, and decentralization.
Vitalik Buterin warned that dollar‑pegged stablecoins leave crypto vulnerable to inflation, political and corporate capture, and continued dependence on traditional finance, calling for more robust decentralized alternatives.
Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin urged the creation of a 'sovereign web' of digital tools that prioritize user autonomy and privacy, calling on builders to resist corporate platform dominance. He said such efforts are vital to protect personal data and preserve open-source innovation.
As the rial plunges to fresh lows, Bitcoin has re-entered public debate in Iran, often cited for its decentralized properties compared with state-controlled fiat. Citizens and remittance senders are increasingly discussing crypto as an alternative store of value and cross-border payment tool.
Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin published a new blog post, "Balance of Power," critiquing converging centralization risks from “Big Business,” “Big Government,” and “Big Mob” and proposing governance and design responses. His ideas aim to protect Ethereum’s decentralization and could influence protocol and community priorities.
Bitfury announced a $1 billion investment initiative to back ethical technology, AI, and next‑generation decentralized systems, with $200 million earmarked for deployment in year one. The move marks a strategic pivot from pure mining operations toward broader infrastructure and innovation.
The Graph Foundation has been launched to grow and manage The Graph Network and accelerate decentralization across its indexing and query ecosystem. The move aims to formalize governance, support developers, and steward the GRT community.
Vitalik Buterin and a group of prominent Ethereum developers published the Trustless Manifesto setting strict criteria for decentralization after reports that a small group of insiders steered protocol priorities. The manifesto aims to reduce concentrated influence over funding and attention in the ETH ecosystem.
The Ethereum Foundation, led by Vitalik Buterin, published a Trustless Manifesto reaffirming Ethereum’s commitment to decentralization and censorship resistance. The statement aims to guide protocol priorities, developer behavior, and community governance.