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Vitalik Buterin

Vitalik Buterin shares a new blog post on Ethereum's roadmap to address scaling, privacy, and wallet security. (CoinDesk)
Technology
Ethereum
Ethereum’s Buterin Releases Roadmap Addressing Scaling, Privacy, Wallet Security
In his blog post, Buterin says the network needs to address these components simultaneously; otherwise the blockchain could fail.
Vitalik Buterin shares a new blog post on Ethereum's roadmap to address scaling, privacy, and wallet security. (CoinDesk)
By Margaux Nijkerk
Jun 9, 2023 at 3:51 p.m. UTC
Jun 9, 2023
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Founder of Ethereum Vitalik Buterin during TechCrunch Disrupt London 2015 (John Phillips/Creative Commons/CC2.0, modified by CoinDesk)
Consensus Magazine
Features
CoinDesk Turns 10: 2015 – Vitalik Buterin and the Birth of Ethereum
The most used blockchain is supposed to be immutable. So why has it changed so much from its founding? This feature is part of our CoinDesk Turns 10 series.
Founder of Ethereum Vitalik Buterin during TechCrunch Disrupt London 2015 (John Phillips/Creative Commons/CC2.0, modified by CoinDesk)
By Daniel Kuhn
Jun 2, 2023 at 1:33 p.m. UTC
Jun 2, 2023
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Zuzalu to Close After 2 Months in Montenegro With Crypto Elites
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Ethereum
Zuzalu to Close After 2 Months in Montenegro With Crypto Elites
Zuzalu, an invite-only gathering of about 200 people in Lustica Bay, Montenegro, is coming to an end after two months. "The Hash" panel shares their reaction to the event and...
Zuzalu to Close After 2 Months in Montenegro With Crypto Elites
By CoinDesk Staff
May 24, 2023 at 5:09 p.m. UTC
May 24, 2023
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Discussion circle at Zuzalu, with Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin on the turquoise beanbag chair, listening to Asymmetry Finance's Hannah Hamilton. (Adrian Guerrera)
Technology
Ethereum
Zuzalu Is 2 Months in Montenegro With Crypto Elites, Cold Plunges, Vitalik Selfies
This invite-only gathering of 200 people in the Mediterranean marina town of Lustica Bay has been taking place since late March and wraps up this week, featuring official sess...
Discussion circle at Zuzalu, with Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin on the turquoise beanbag chair, listening to Asymmetry Finance's Hannah Hamilton. (Adrian Guerrera)
By Margaux Nijkerk
May 23, 2023 at 6:54 p.m. UTC
May 23, 2023
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Left to right: Evin McMullen, Tyrone Lobban, Daniel Buchner and moderator Marc Hochstein (Shutterstock/CoinDesk)
Web3
Decentralized identity
Leaders in Decentralized Identity Slam Soulbound Tokens
On a panel discussing how to protect your identity, “our most precious asset,” the consensus was that SBTs were absolutely the wrong path.
Left to right: Evin McMullen, Tyrone Lobban, Daniel Buchner and moderator Marc Hochstein (Shutterstock/CoinDesk)
By George Kaloudis
Apr 27, 2023 at 11:09 p.m. UTC
Apr 27, 2023
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Ether Crosses $2K After Shanghai Upgrade
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Ethereum
Ether Crosses $2K After Shanghai Upgrade
Ether (ETH) surpassed $2,000 on Thursday, reaching the highest point since August after a successful network upgrade called Shanghai, or Shapella. Besu Protocol Engineer Justi...
Ether Crosses $2K After Shanghai Upgrade
By CoinDesk Inc
Apr 13, 2023 at 2:36 p.m. UTC
Apr 13, 2023
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Polygon co-founder Sandeep Nailwal (Danny Nelson/CoinDesk)
Technology
Ethereum
Polygon zkEVM Mainnet Beta Goes Live; Ethereum’s Buterin Sends First Transaction
The release of Polygon’s zkEVM comes just days after competitor Matter Labs released its own zkEVM, zkSync Era.
Polygon co-founder Sandeep Nailwal (Danny Nelson/CoinDesk)
By Margaux Nijkerk
Mar 27, 2023 at 2:00 p.m. UTC
Mar 27, 2023
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Ethereum's Shanghai Hard Fork: 5 Things to Know
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Blockchain
Ethereum's Shanghai Hard Fork: 5 Things to Know
The Shanghai Upgrade, expected in mid-April 2023, puts the final touch on Ethereum’s transition to proof-of-stake. Etherworld Founder Pooja Ranjan explains the significance of...
Ethereum's Shanghai Hard Fork: 5 Things to Know
By CoinDesk Staff
Mar 16, 2023 at 1:00 p.m. UTC
Mar 16, 2023
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Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin. (CoinDesk)
Markets
Markets
Vitalik Buterin-Named Wallet Sent 500 Ether to Mint RAI, Buy USDC Amid Depegging
USDC depegged over the weekend to 87 cents, and a Buterin-labelled wallet bought on the dip.
Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin. (CoinDesk)
By Shaurya Malwa
Mar 14, 2023 at 9:07 a.m. UTC
Mar 14, 2023
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Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin "anti-endorses" some altcoins. (CoinDesk)
Finance
On-chain data
Vitalik Buterin Dumps Altcoins Worth 220 ETH That Have 'No Moral Value'
The Ethereum co-founder said investors would lose "most of the money" they put into the coins.
Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin "anti-endorses" some altcoins. (CoinDesk)
By Oliver Knight
Mar 9, 2023 at 5:57 p.m. UTC
Mar 9, 2023
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