competition
* Consensys launched pooled staking on MetaMask for any amount of Ether. * Utilizes StakeWise protocol for increased accessibility to staking rewards. * Rolling out in stages, not yet available to U.S. or U.K. users. * Regulatory uncertainty hinders availability in certain jurisdictions. * MetaMask aims to bridge the gap for users with
banking
In a recent podcast, Hilary Allen, a law professor at American University, expressed concerns about stablecoins, describing them as a threat to the banking system and the public. She believes that stablecoins could destabilize banks and potentially require a government bailout. These comments come as there is a push in
alpha
Polygon, an Ethereum layer-2 developer, has launched an alpha version testnet of its new zero-knowledge rollup (ZK-rollup) solution called Miden. Miden is designed to enhance the capabilities of the Ethereum blockchain by using cryptography to verify data without revealing its contents to the network. It also allows users to generate