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Why Ethereum and Bitcoin Are Very Different Investments
Analysts are warning crypto newcomers that ether shouldn't be considered merely as a second-best crypto investment after bitcoin.
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Dec 2, 2020 at 8:26 p.m. UTC
Dec 2, 2020
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Introducing Valid Points: The Risks and Rewards of Staking on Eth 2.0
Breaking down Ethereum 2.0 and its sweeping impact on crypto markets, weekly.
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Dec 2, 2020 at 12:30 p.m. UTC
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Market Wrap: Bitcoin Falls to $18.1K as Correlation to Ether Picks Up
Bitcoin’s bull run stalls while ether is still acting like a little brother despite the audacious Eth 2.0 upgrade.
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Daniel Cawrey
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Dec 1, 2020 at 9:50 p.m. UTC
Dec 1, 2020
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Ethereum 2.0 Beacon Chain Goes Live as 'World Computer' Begins Long-Awaited Overhaul
The Beacon Chain, the backbone of Ethereum's future Proof-of-Stake network, is now live.
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William Foxley
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Dec 1, 2020 at 12:01 p.m. UTC
Dec 1, 2020
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Ethereum 2.0’s Genesis Day Is Officially Set for Dec. 1
The biggest update in Ethereum’s history will officially begin its first phase on Dec. 1 when the Ethereum 2.0's Beacon chain goes live.
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Colin Harper
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Nov 24, 2020 at 2:44 p.m. UTC
Nov 24, 2020
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CoinDesk Is Spinning Up an Ethereum 2.0 Node. Here's How to Follow Our Journey
CoinDesk just snagged a front-row seat to a seminal event in the crypto industry. Ticket price: 32 ETH.
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Nov 24, 2020 at 1:00 p.m. UTC
Nov 24, 2020
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Ethereum 2.0 Deposit Contract Secures Enough Funds to Launch
The smart contract required for triggering Ethereum 2.0 has enough funds to begin activation of its most ambitious upgrade yet.
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Nikhilesh De
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Nov 24, 2020 at 2:46 a.m. UTC
Nov 24, 2020
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Ethereum 2.0 Deposit Contract Is 75% Funded Ahead of Dec. 1 Soft Launch
The smart contract required for triggering Ethereum 2.0 has nearly accrued enough funds to activate the momentous upgrade.
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Colin Harper
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Nov 23, 2020 at 10:46 p.m. UTC
Nov 23, 2020
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Market Wrap: Bitcoin Hangs Around $18K While Ether Locked in DeFi Declines
Bitcoin’s price pulled off the bull road for a rest stop Thursday while ether holders pull out of DeFi.
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Daniel Cawrey
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Nov 19, 2020 at 9:21 p.m. UTC
Nov 19, 2020
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Market Wrap: Bitcoin Fails to Break $15.9K; Over 50K ETH Staked on Eth 2.0 Contract
Bitcoin’s price closed in on $16,000 before losing steam while over $20 million in ether is already staked for the Ethereum 2.0 upgrade.
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Daniel Cawrey
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Nov 11, 2020 at 9:23 p.m. UTC
Nov 11, 2020
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