HARD FORK
A rule change in the validation process that makes the blocks validated according to the new rules incompatible and invalid. All nodes will need to upgrade their software to work with the new rules.
Binance to Support Sei (SEI) and Harmony (ONE) Network Upgrades and Hard Forks
Binance announces support for Sei (SEI) and Harmony (ONE) network upgrades and hard forks, ensuring uninterrupted trading for users.
Chiliz (CHZ) Chain Unveils Dragon8 Hard Fork with Enhanced Tokenomics
Chiliz (CHZ) has launched the Dragon8 hard fork on its blockchain, introducing substantial technological improvements and a new tokenomics model.
Binance to Support Mina (MINA) Network Upgrade and Hard Fork
Binance announces support for Mina (MINA) network upgrade and hard fork on June 4, 2024.
Binance Announces Support for BNB Smart Chain (BEP20) Network Upgrade and Hard Fork
Binance is set to support the BNB Smart Chain (BEP20) network upgrade and hard fork, providing an improved user experience.
Ethereum's Blobs: A Milestone in Scaling and Future Development, According to Vitalik Buterin
Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin discusses Dencun hard fork activation and blobs' impact on ecosystem, discussing Ethereum's long-term scaling roadmap and future direction.
Vitalik Buterin Proposes a Quantum-Resistant Hard Fork for Ethereum
Vitalik Buterin proposes a hard fork strategy for Ethereum to protect funds against quantum computer attacks, sparking a community-wide discussion on quantum security.
Binance Supports Optimism (OP) Network Upgrade and Hard Fork
Binance confirms support for Optimism (OP) network's upgrade and hard fork on January 12, 2024, enhancing Ethereum's Layer 2 scalability and efficiency.
Binance Completes BNB Smart Chain Upgrade and Hard Fork: What You Need to Know
Binance has completed a critical upgrade and hard fork for its BNB Smart Chain, allowing deposits and withdrawals to resume. The upgrade temporarily suspended transactions, signaling a return to normalcy for the platform.
Ethereum Beacon Chain Sees Over $2 Billion Worth of ETH Withdrawn in Four Days
Over 1 million ETH, worth $2.1 billion, has been withdrawn from Ethereum's Beacon Chain within the first four days of the Shapella hard fork, with nearly 87% of active validators now able to withdraw their staked Ether. Despite initial community uncertainty about the impact of Shapella on ETH's price, the first four days have resulted in close to a 10% rise, with much of the withdrawn stake being reinvested in the Beacon Chain for interest compounding purposes.
ETH Price Surpasses $2,000 Despite New Supply After Shapella Update
Despite concerns of a potential dump due to a new supply of Ether hitting the markets after the Shapella update, the price of ETH has surpassed $2,000 and maintains the level. Only around 1% of staked ETH may hit the market after Shapella, according to crypto analytics firm Glassnode. Crypto exchanges have expressed support for ETH unstaking.