Welcome to The Protocol
CoinDesk’s weekly round-up of key developments in cryptocurrency technology.
In this issue:
- Ethereum’s Second Buggy ‘Pectra’ Test Could Lead to a Delayed Upgrade
- Ethereum Foundation Appoints New Co-Executive Directors
- Layer-2 BOB’s ‘Bitcoin DeFi’ Continues Progress With Fireblocks Integration
- Popular Crypto Wallet MetaMask Unveils New Roadmap
Network news
ETHEREUM’S SECOND BUGGY TESTNET FOR PECTRA – DELAYS?
Ethereum developers had initially celebrated a seemingly successful test of Pectra, the blockchain’s significant upgrade, on the Sepolia test network. However, errors emerged shortly after the test, raising concerns about potential delays. The previous configuration errors were identified as misconfigurations specific to the Sepolia test.
ETHEREUM FOUNDATION PICKS NEW CO-EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS
The Ethereum Foundation (EF) announced the appointment of Hsiao-Wei Wang and Tomasz Stańczak following the exit of Aya Miyaguchi, who has transitioned to the EF president role.
In Other News
Trading Titan Jump Is Regrouping Its U.S. Crypto Efforts, Insiders Say
According to insiders, crypto trading volume is accelerating globally.
David Sacks Quietly Divested From Crypto Company at Center of Conflict of Interest Controversy
Sacks’ fund exited its Bitwise position amid management changes.
Calendar
- March 18-20: Digital Asset Summit, New York
- April 8-10: Paris Blockchain Week
- May 14-16: Consensus, Toronto
