The third installment in a series exploring potential Ethereum protocol developments focuses on 'The Scourge'. This follows previous discussions on 'The Merge' and 'The Surge'.
Key points:
- 'The Scourge' likely addresses scalability and efficiency challenges
- It may involve improvements to Ethereum's consensus mechanism
- Potential changes to gas fees or transaction processing could be included
- This update aims to enhance Ethereum's overall performance and user experience
For a comprehensive understanding, readers are encouraged to review parts 1 and 2 of the series, covering 'The Merge' and 'The Surge' respectively.
💰 Writer Coins Launch
**Writer Coins** have been introduced on Paragraph, a web3 publishing platform. This development appears connected to the broader **Kiwi News ecosystem**, which focuses on crypto-adjacent content for web3 builders. - Kiwi News operates on a **P2P protocol** - Allows permissionless creation of community-driven news apps - Surfaces niche insights from researchers and developers The Writer Coins launch represents another step in **tokenizing content creation** and reader engagement in decentralized publishing. *More details available at [paragraph.com](http://paragraph.com)*
Ethereum Foundation Pushes for Unified Chain Experience Amid Fragmentation
The **Ethereum Foundation** is addressing growing concerns about network fragmentation as the ecosystem expands across multiple Layer 2 solutions. **Key Focus Areas:** - Making Ethereum feel like a **single, cohesive network** despite multiple chains - Improving user experience across different Layer 2 solutions - Reducing complexity for developers and users navigating the ecosystem The initiative comes as Ethereum's scaling solutions have created a **fragmented landscape** where users must manage multiple wallets, bridges, and interfaces. **Technical Challenges:** - Cross-chain interoperability - Unified wallet experiences - Seamless asset transfers between layers This represents a **strategic shift** toward prioritizing user experience over pure technical scaling, acknowledging that Ethereum's success depends on feeling accessible and unified rather than complex and fragmented.
DappRadar Shuts Down Operations
**DappRadar is shutting down** after years of providing dApp analytics and tracking services to the web3 ecosystem. The platform served as a key resource for: - Tracking decentralized application usage - Providing market data and rankings - Offering insights into blockchain activity This closure marks the end of one of the **prominent dApp discovery platforms** in the space. The shutdown reflects ongoing challenges in the web3 analytics sector. Users and developers who relied on DappRadar's services will need to find alternative platforms for dApp tracking and market intelligence.
Kiwi Weekly Newsletter Released for October 3rd

The latest **Kiwi Weekly** newsletter has been published for October 3rd, 2025. Readers can access the full newsletter through a link provided in the replies on the original post. Kiwi Weekly delivers curated crypto and web3 content sourced from hundreds of publications monthly, featuring insights from builders and researchers across the ecosystem. The newsletter is available at [buttondown.com/kiwi-news-wee](http://buttondown.com/kiwi-news-wee).
ENS Supports Kiwi with Grants, Enables Mobile Wallet Protocol Integration
The Ethereum Name Service (ENS) has been a consistent supporter of Kiwi, providing multiple small grants over the past two years. Their latest grant has enabled crucial R&D for implementing Mobile Wallet Protocol in Kiwi's iOS application. Key developments: - Long-term partnership since Kiwi's early adoption of .eth profiles - Recent ENS integration allows users to use ENS names instead of wallet addresses - Enhanced user experience through more intuitive naming system The collaboration showcases ENS's commitment to supporting innovative projects in the web3 ecosystem.