Valid Points
Every Wednesday
Breaking down Ethereum 2.0 and its sweeping impact on crypto markets.
Ethereum’s ‘Difficulty Bomb’ Timing Hints at an Early Summer Merge
Also: Fun and games in DeFi and the metaverse
Oct 20, 2021
Ethereum’s Latest Progress Toward Proof-of-Stake
Here are some things that will (and won’t) change after the Merge.
Oct 13, 2021
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.
Sep 22, 2021
Valid Points: The Success of Ethereum’s Alternative Ecosystems
Also: Decentralization in DeFi is becoming more accessible
Sep 15, 2021
Valid Points: SEC Probes DeFi, Gas Fees Stabilize
Also: The rise of layer 2s and a comeback in total value locked (TVL) on Ethereum
Sep 8, 2021
Valid Points: Ethereum Emerges From Bitcoin’s Shadow
Ethereum is finally either catching up to or surpassing Bitcoin across a number of key metrics.
Aug 25, 2021
Valid Points: Ethereum 2.0 Trends Toward Decentralization
Also: Tomorrow, the first backward-incompatible upgrade for the Beacon Chain will activate on the Pyrmont test network.
Aug 18, 2021
EIP 1559 Hasn’t Affected Ethereum Miner Revenue
Plus: The first hard fork for Ethereum 2.0 is scheduled for testnet activation.
Aug 11, 2021