Ethereum Ecosystem Update: 21 Major Developments
Ethereum Ecosystem Update: 21 Major Developments
馃殌 21 Ways Ethereum Just Leveled Up
Key Ethereum Developments:
- Pectra upgrade live with smart account features and 2x L2 capacity
- Stripe launches stablecoin accounts in 101 countries
- Uniswap reaches $3T all-time swap volume
- Multiple L2s reach Stage 1: Base, Kinto, Scroll, and Starknet
Technical Achievements:
- ZKSync achieves full EVM equivalence
- SuccinctLabs/RiscZero reduces block proving to 12s
- Aztec launches public testnet for private L2
Adoption Highlights:
- Coinbase integrates Farcaster social
- AAVE partners with ANT for RWA marketplace
- WorldID verifies 12.5M humans on L2
- MorphoLabs hits $1B TVL on Base
Ethereum is for shipping. Here鈥檚 21 things the global @ethereum ecosystem got done in the last few weeks: 1. The latest upgrade to Ethereum, Pectra, went live. Pectra introduced smart account wallet features to improve UX, increased capacity for Ethereum L2s by 2x, and
Ethereum Core Developer Updates Now Available in Checkpoint Series
A new **Checkpoint series** has been launched to help the community stay informed about Ethereum's weekly All Core Developer calls. Rather than following each detailed technical discussion, these summaries will provide: - High-level updates every 4-5 weeks - Key developments in core protocol changes - Digestible format for the broader community The series aims to make complex protocol developments more accessible while maintaining accuracy in technical reporting.
Next Billion Fellowship Program - Cohort 6 Applications Open
The Next Billion Fellowship Program has announced open applications for their sixth cohort, scheduled to begin in October 2025. Key Details: - Rolling applications now being accepted - Program start date: October 2025 - Focus on user experience and protocol interaction The fellowship explores the relationship between individual user experiences with applications and collective interactions with protocols. **Apply Now**: Join the next generation of web3 builders and innovators.
Microsoft Fabric Integrates Ethereum Data via Space and Time
Microsoft Fabric users can now access Ethereum blockchain data through Space and Time's integration. This development marks a significant step in enterprise blockchain adoption. - The integration enables direct querying of Ethereum on-chain data - Space and Time, operating on ZKsync Chain, provides ZK-verified data - Enterprise users can now access trustless, queryable blockchain data for business analytics This collaboration bridges the gap between traditional enterprise systems and blockchain technology, making Web3 data more accessible to mainstream businesses.
Ethereum Core Devs Launch Checkpoint Series for Development Updates
A new 'Checkpoint' series has been introduced to provide condensed updates from Ethereum's weekly All Core Developer calls. - Series will cover 4-5 calls per update - Focus on high-level development progress - Aims to make technical discussions more accessible The initiative comes as Ethereum continues to evolve, with recent discussions including the Dencun upgrade coordination among core developers. *Follow the Checkpoint series to stay informed about Ethereum's technical development without getting overwhelmed by weekly details.*