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Ethereum Leaders Commit to Scaling Strategy, MicroStrategy Continues Bitcoin Tracker, and Coinbase CEO Proposes Asset Listing Rethink

Monday. January 27 at 12:00 PM

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In the crypto world, Ethereum leaders have pledged to enhance scaling efforts. MicroStrategy's Michael Saylor has shared his Bitcoin tracker for the 12th consecutive week, while Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong plans to review the exchange's asset listing process. Ethereum layer 2 executives aim to unify Ethereum through 'based' and 'native' rollups, enhancing security and reducing network fragmentation. These rollups, discussed in a recent call, are seen as crucial for improving Ethereum's connectivity and security. Additionally, Ethereum layer 2 networks like Arbitrum and Optimism have profited from high-speed sequencers, but the introduction of base rollups could decentralize the network. MicroStrategy's recent Bitcoin purchase has boosted their holdings to 461,000 BTC, with significant unrealized gains. Armstrong's proposal to revamp Coinbase's listing process comes in response to the growing number of new tokens, suggesting a shift towards automated evaluations and customer reviews.

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Ethereum Leaders Commit to Scaling Strategy, MicroStrategy Continues Bitcoin Tracker, and Coinbase CEO Proposes Asset Listing Rethink

Monday. January 27 at 12:00 PM

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Strategies to Scale Ethereum Ecosystem

Friday. January 24 at 1:00 PM

Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin has proposed a comprehensive approach to expand the Ethereum ecosystem by promoting growth in layer-2 solutions, advancing blob scaling, and reinforcing Ether's significance as the primary economic driver. Buterin emphasized the importance of Ether as the main asset in the Ethereum economy and suggested that L2 networks should support ETH with a portion of fees. He also advocated for increasing the blob count to enhance transaction capacity. While L2 networks have made progress in reducing transaction fees and improving scalability, Buterin stressed the need for wider adoption and interoperability among L2s. He highlighted the evolution of L2 networks from experimental stages to more advanced solutions and called for standardized crosschain messaging and faster transaction times to create a more unified ecosystem. Buterin also emphasized the importance of maintaining Ethereum's technical and social utility while cautioning against compromising foundational principles for utility gains.

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Toyota's Woven City: A Futuristic Living Laboratory

Tuesday. January 7 at 9:00 PM

Japanese automotive giant Toyota is set to unveil Woven City, a futuristic settlement and living lab at the foot of Mount Fuji. The company plans to welcome the first 100 residents, mainly employees and their families, later this year, with a goal of reaching a population of around 2,000 in the initial stages. Toyota aims to accelerate the testing and development of new technologies within Woven City. The project, initially proposed five years ago by Toyota's chairman Akio Toyoda, will showcase AI, robotics, self-driving cars, and smart homes. While Toyoda mentioned that the city may not be open to the public for at least two years and might not be profitable, Woven's CEO Hajime Kumabe expressed a desire for profitability. The construction of the city, which began in 2024, is a significant investment for Toyota, with plans to integrate a new software platform called Arene into their electric vehicles by 2026.

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Grayscale Research Predictions for Q1 2025

Tuesday. December 31 at 10:00 AM

Grayscale Research has recently published a report outlining its projections for the top-performing cryptocurrency sectors in the first quarter of 2025. The end of 2024 saw significant success in the industry, fostering a competitive and vibrant environment. According to the report, smart contracts are identified as having the most potential and dynamic energy, although tokenization and DePin also garner interest. Grayscale Research, known for its Bitcoin ETFs, highlights the soaring crypto markets in Q4 2024 and the intense competition among smart contract platforms driving growth. The report includes a 'Top 20' list of the best-performing DeFi/Web3/crypto investment options, with a focus on smart contracts. Grayscale emphasizes the importance of network fee revenue for smart contract platforms and identifies Ethereum, Solana, Sui, and OP as key players in this space. Despite its success in ETFs, Grayscale remains optimistic about the future of cryptocurrencies, with a particular focus on smart contracts.

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