Latest from Sam Kessler
Consensys Acquires Web3Auth to Reinvent MetaMask Onboarding
Consensys did not reveal the financial details of the deal, which could bring improvements to MetaMask's onboarding process.
The Protocol: Self-spreading Malware Found in Privacy Crypto Dero
Also: Solana On MetaMask, FIFA Taps Avalanche, Square Pilots Real-Time Bitcoin Payments
Polygon, GSR Release Katana Network Tackle DeFi Fragmentation
Katana aims to improve blockchain liquidity — including lending, trading, and yield bearing strategies — by integrating with popular apps like Sushi and Morpho.
Consensus Toronto 2025 Coverage
Ethereum Backers Respond to Critics: ‘Markets Will Catch Up’
Ethereum insiders pushed back on criticism of the network’s leadership and roadmap, arguing that the ecosystem is built for long-term value.
Consensus Toronto 2025 Coverage
Filmmaker David Goyer Bets on Blockchain for Next Sci-Fi Franchise
The Blade and Foundation screenwriter is turning to blockchain and AI to build a community-driven sci-fi franchise, backed by Web3 startup Story Protocol.
Movement Labs Secretly Promised Advisers Millions in Tokens, Leaked Documents Show
Signed memos reveal that Movement Labs, a Trump-backed crypto startup, offered up to 10% of its token supply to shadow advisers through undisclosed agreements.
The Protocol: Lido Avoids Major Hack
Also: Bitcoin DeFi Blossoms, Fusaka Planning Begins, and Telegram Cracks Down on Crypto Crime Marketplace
Ethereum’s Next Upgrade ‘Fusaka’ Could Cut Layer-2 and Validator Costs
Developers have thus far agreed to include one technical change, "PeerDAS," designed to improve data availability.
The Protocol: Ethereum’s Pectra Upgrade Finally Goes Live
Also: Bitcoin Devs Debate OP_RETURN, World Network Launches in U.S., and Aztec Testnet Launches
Ethereum Activates ‘Pectra’ Upgrade, Raising Max Stake to 2,048 ETH
The update aims to streamline staking, enhance wallet functionality, and improve overall efficiency.
