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Understanding the Blockchain Trilemma: Decentralization, Scalability, and Security

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In the rapidly evolving landscape of blockchain technology, the concept of the Blockchain Trilemma stands as a pivotal challenge. We, at [Your Company Name], delve deep into the intricacies of this phenomenon, exploring the delicate balance between decentralization, scalability, and security in blockchain networks. Decentralization: The Bedrock of Trust De central ization lies at the core of block chain ’s promise – a peer-to-peer network that operates without a central authority. This structure ensures transparency, immut ability , and security in transactions. In essence, de central ization em PoW ers users, removing the need for intermediaries and fostering trust in a trustless environment. The Role of Nodes and Miners In decentralized networks, nodes act as validators and maintain a copy of the entire blockchain. Miners, through complex algorithms, secure the network by validating transactions and adding new blocks. This collaborative effort upholds the integrity of...

Ethereum price is pinned below $1.9K, and data suggests that is unlikely to change in the short–term

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3 key indicators are behind the prolonged bearish trend in Ether, and data fails to identify an immediate catalyst for a price breakout. Ether’s price has been stuck below $1,920 for the past 16 days, which is especially concerning since the latest breakout attempt on May 6 lasted less than 24 hours. Excluding this brief price pump, Ether’s (ETH) journey below $1,920 was initiated on April 21, over 30 days ago. One can likely blame the Ethereum network’s $8.80 average transaction fee for investors’ diminished appetite, but the macroeconomic environment has also played an important role. On May 22, JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon said it is impossible to predict the outcome of the Federal Reserve’s monetary policy, designed to curb inflation. As CNN reported, Dimon added: “You’re already seeing credit tighten up because the easiest way for a bank to retain capital is not to make the next loan." The uncertainty surrounding the United States debt ceiling standoff between Joe Biden’...

Forget HTTP: Ethereum has a new URL standard that can't be blocked

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Under a newly rolled out Ethereum standard, DApps and NFTs can be accessed by internet users without the worry of centralized censorship. Web3 URLs — enabled with the launch of ERC-4804 — have made it onto Ethereum, allowing internet users to access Ethereum apps and NFTs without worrying about centralized censorship. The new Ethereum standard, titled “Web3 URL to EVM Call Message Translation,” was first proposed on Feb. 14, 2022, and was co-authored by ETHStorage founder Qi Zhou, Ethereum researcher Sam Wilson and Chao Pi. It described the proposal as an “HTTP-style” URL to directly access on-chain Web3 content, such as decentralized apps (DApps) front-ends and NFTs. More than a year later, ERC-4804 was approved and finalized on the mainnet on March 1. 1/n, I am delighted to announce that the first web access protocol for ETH ERC4804: Web3 URL is approved by EIP editors and finalized! web3:// (https://t.co/uXpTGdXirF) is decentralized //. It allow users to directly browse the rich w...