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ForkLog 17 02.03.2025

Researcher Proposes Countermeasure to Centralization and MEV in Ethereum

An Ethereum researcher known as malik672 proposed a block formation mechanism to combat centralization and MEV in the network of the second-largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization. The specialist noted that as of February 2025, approximately 80% of blocks were formed by just two organizations: “This undermines the decentralized spirit of Ethereum. MEV — the value […]

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ForkLog 10 28.04.2024

Vitalik Buterin: Proof-of-Work Was a Temporary Phase Before Ethereum’s Shift to Proof-of-Stake

Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin stated on social media platform X that the Proof-of-Work (PoW) consensus algorithm was merely a temporary phase in the project’s transition to Proof-of-Stake (PoS). PoW was also quite centralized. It was just not talked about as much, because everyone knew it was only a temporary stage until PoS. And that doesn’t […]

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ForkLog 14 15.01.2024

What is restaking—and how to make money from it?

How the EigenLayer protocol works, what it is for, and its advantages and vulnerabilities.

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ForkLog 4 16.03.2023

Gary Gensler suggests Proof-of-Stake tokens could be securities

Chairman of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, Gary Gensler, suggested that tokens on the Proof-of-Stake (PoS) consensus algorithm could be considered securities under U.S. law, The Block reports.

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ForkLog 6 29.12.2022

Dogecoin developer denies plans to switch blockchain to Proof-of-Stake

Contrary to the views of some influencers, the Dogecoin team does not plan to transition the blockchain to the Proof-of-Stake consensus algorithm (PoS). This was stated by one of the leading developers, Michi Lumin.

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ForkLog 28 03.10.2022

Proof-of-Stake: how it works and why it is so popular

How Proof-of-Stake works, its advantages and its variants—explained.

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ForkLog 31 20.09.2022

What is MEV in Ethereum

How did miners profit from Ethereum users via MEV? What defences have emerged? What will change with Ethereum’s move to Proof-of-Stake? Explained in cards.

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ForkLog 5 20.09.2022

GRNGrid, the ‘green’ blockchain project, attracted $50 million in investments

The blockchain project focused on renewable energy GRNGrid attracted $50 million.

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ForkLog 5 16.09.2022

SEC chief signals PoS cryptocurrencies could be securities

Suggesting the possibility of staking cryptocurrencies could pass the Howey test, used to determine whether an asset is a security, said SEC Chair Gary Gensler in a Senate hearing.

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ForkLog 5 15.09.2022

Expert forecasts a threefold rise in Ethereum price after The Merge

After the activation of The Merge on the Ethereum mainnet, the price of the second-largest cryptocurrency by market cap could rise in the long term to $5,000.

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ForkLog 19 14.09.2022

Ethereum’s move to Proof-of-Stake (PoS): what you need to know

When will Ethereum’s The Merge take place? What will change? Which major upgrades will follow the move to Proof-of-Stake? We answer these and other questions about the milestone event in this concise guide.

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ForkLog 18 31.08.2022

Vitalik Buterin Announces Book ‘Proof of Stake’

The Ethereum founder Vitalik Buterin will release a book titled 'Proof of Stake', a collection of his notes from the past decade.

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