Proof-of-Stake

Explainers

What Is Proof-of-Stake?

Alyssa HertigDec 30, 2020

Proof-of-stake is a method of maintaining integrity in a blockchain, ensuring users of a cryptocurrency can’t mint coins they didn’t earn.

Ethereum 2.0

Valid Points: A Year in Review by Your Ethereum 2.0 Staking Experts

Christine Kim William FoxleyDec 30, 2020

In our year-end Ethereum roundup, we feature four charts from four Eth 2.0 staking experts recounting the best highlights of 2020.

Kraken

Kraken Users Are Staking More Than $1B in Crypto

Muyao ShenJan 6, 2021

The value reflects the many long positions investors are trading in cryptocurrencies.

Year in Review 2020

Proof-of-Stake Was Bigger Than Eth 2.0 in 2020

Tim OgilvieDec 27, 2020

Four of the top nine crypto assets by market cap are on a path to proof-of-stake, says the CEO of Staked.

Valid Points

Introducing Valid Points: The Risks and Rewards of Staking on Eth 2.0

Christine Kim William FoxleyDec 2, 2020

Breaking down Ethereum 2.0 and its sweeping impact on crypto markets, weekly.

Proof-of-Stake

Ethereum

Ethereum 2.0 Beacon Chain Goes Live as ‘World Computer’ Begins Long-Awaited Overhaul

William Foxley

The Beacon Chain, the backbone of Ethereum's future Proof-of-Stake network, is now live.

Ethereum 2.0

CoinDesk Is Spinning Up an Ethereum 2.0 Node. Here’s How to Follow Our Journey

Christine KimWilliam Foxley

CoinDesk just snagged a front-row seat to a seminal event in the crypto industry. Ticket price: 32 ETH.

Ethereum 2.0

Ethereum 2.0 Countdown Begins With Release of Deposit Contract

William Foxley

Ethereum 2.0’s deposit contract is now live, heralding the imminent unveiling of the "world computer's" second act.

Near

Validator Vote Transitions NEAR Protocol to Proof-of-Stake Mainnet

William Foxley

The Andreessen Horowitz-backed blockchain project successfully transitioned to Phase 2 of Mainnet after a suprise validator vote.

Ethereum 2.0

Will a Sharded Ethereum Be Flexible Enough for Decentralized Finance?

Brady Dale

Over the past year composability has become a very real competitive advantage for DeFi. Will Ethereum's upcoming overhaul threaten it?

Podcasts

The 51% Attack Nightmare Scenario (Isn’t That Bad)

Adam B. Levine

An accessible, in-depth look at what's really at risk when Proof-of-Work or Proof-of-Stake blockchains suffer the dreaded 51% attack.

Podcasts

The One-Way ETH ‘Burn’ That Will Kick-Start Ethereum 2.0

Christine Kim

With final preparations for the launch of Ethereum 2.0 soon to be underway, CoinDesk's Christine Kim spoke with developers Raul Jordan and Eduardo Antuña Díez about what's left to do and what comes next.