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Edward Oosterbaan

Edward Oosterbaan

Edward Oosterbaan was an analyst on the CoinDesk Research team focusing on Ethereum and DeFi. In 2021, Edward graduated from University of Michigan's Ross School of Business with a degree in finance and accounting. He holds ETH, AVAX, OHM and a small amount of other cryptocurrencies.

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Ethereum
The Evolution of Ethereum’s Monetary Policy
The combination of DeFi, EIP 1559 and Ethereum’s coming transition to proof-of-stake has worked to create what ether holders call “Ultra Sound Money.”
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By Edward Oosterbaan
Oct 27, 2021 at 11:30 a.m. UTC
Oct 27, 2021
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Global business
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Proshares
Bitcoin ETFs Aren’t New. Here’s How They’ve Fared Outside the US
A look at how other ETFs around the world have performed and what investors are actually looking for in a bitcoin investment vehicle.
Global business
By Edward OosterbaanGeorge Kaloudis
Oct 20, 2021 at 6:13 p.m. UTC
Oct 20, 2021
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Technology
Ethereum 2.0
Ethereum’s ‘Difficulty Bomb’ Timing Hints at an Early Summer Merge
Also: Fun and games in DeFi and the metaverse
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By Edward Oosterbaan
Oct 20, 2021 at 11:30 a.m. UTC
Oct 20, 2021
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Technology
Ethereum
Ethereum’s Latest Progress Toward Proof-of-Stake
Here are some things that will (and won’t) change after the Merge.
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By Edward Oosterbaan
Oct 13, 2021 at 11:30 p.m. UTC
Oct 13, 2021
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Technology
Ethereum
How Will the Ethereum Ecosystem React to Fee Burning?
Also: An Ethereum news round-up.
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By Edward Oosterbaan
Oct 6, 2021 at 11:30 a.m. UTC
Oct 6, 2021
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Technology
Ethereum
Altair Upgrade Set to Activate on Ethereum Mainnet This Month
The upgrade represents a “low stakes warm-up” to prepare Beacon Chain developers and client teams for the coming Merge.
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By Edward OosterbaanChristie Harkin
Oct 5, 2021 at 4:07 p.m. UTC
Oct 5, 2021
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Technology
Ethereum
Ethereum Is Only as Strong as Its Weakest Link
Developers are encouraging Eth 2.0 validators to diversify and switch to minority clients.
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By Edward Oosterbaan
Sep 29, 2021 at 11:30 a.m. UTC
Sep 29, 2021
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Technology
Valid points
Valid Points: Are We Witnessing the Death of DeFi Tokens?
Most major DeFi tokens are losing their allure and finding themselves in a seven-month downtrend relative to ether.
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By Edward Oosterbaan
Sep 22, 2021 at 11:30 a.m. UTC
Sep 22, 2021
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Technology
Ethereum
More Than $1B in ETH Has Been Burned Since Ethereum’s London Hard Fork
In just six weeks, over 297,000 ETH has been permanently removed from circulation.
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By Edward Oosterbaan
Sep 15, 2021 at 12:50 p.m. UTC
Sep 15, 2021
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Technology
Ethereum
Valid Points: The Success of Ethereum’s Alternative Ecosystems
Also: Decentralization in DeFi is becoming more accessible
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By Edward Oosterbaan
Sep 15, 2021 at 11:30 a.m. UTC
Sep 15, 2021
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