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The Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) network launched its Beacon Chain in December 2020 which enabled Ethereum to be deposited and staked on its proof of stake chain. Ether deposited on the beacon chain will facilitate the adding of blocks to the blockchain, storage of data, and processing of...

Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE) announced the launch of its Dogechain testnet to facilitate the testing of decentralized applications (dApps) prior to mainnet deployment and network evaluation. What Happened: On June 15, Dogecoin announced that it would be launching its own testnet which would...

Ropsten, the oldest Ethereum test network, recently shifted from proof-of-work to proof-of-stake. This merge seeks to optimize efficiency and make the network more eco-friendly. What Happened: According to the Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) Foundation developer, the Ropsten Testnet effectively merged to...

Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) — the blockchain that introduced Turing-complete smart contracts to the world — is about to take yet another step towards its transition to the proof-of-stake (PoS) consensus protocol as part of Ethereum 2.0 development. What Happened: A recent...

Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH)'s initial test network Ropsten is initiating its shift from proof-of-work to proof-of-stake. The highly anticipated network upgrade stands to be only a consensus layer change, with no change to the execution layer. What Happened: As Ethereum ventures...

Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) co-founder Vitalik Buterin said he supports the launch of a Kusama (CRYPTO: KSM)-like network for Ethereum to act as a "canary in a coal mine." What Happened: During the recent ETHDenver conference, Buterin said he would "definitely support...