Kiwi News

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.

Key developments in the Ethereum ecosystem this week: - @DefiantNews reports that ERC20 tokens' total value has surpassed ETH's market cap - Community debates on Ethereum's future with @mattigags noting entry into 'Disillusionment phase' - Technical discussions around L2 solutions, with @p_e highlighting Bitcoin-based L2 developments - @Tiza4ThePeople analyzes stablecoins' impact on Ethereum's neutrality - @dankrad and @CamiRusso examine fee model challenges Discussion about Ethereum Foundation's role in supporting dapp builders continues at [Kiwi community](https://news.kiwistand.com/stories/Daily-discussion-thread-2025-03-17)

The Ethereum Foundation (EF) is undergoing significant organizational changes in early 2025: - EF has established a dedicated X (formerly Twitter) account to improve direct communication - Leadership restructuring announced to better support ecosystem growth - Vitalik Buterin addressed the crypto community regarding these changes Key updates focus on enhancing transparency and ecosystem support while maintaining the foundation's decentralized ethos. These changes represent the first major organizational shift for EF in several years, signaling a more proactive approach to community engagement. *Follow @ethereumfndn for official updates*

The Ethereum Foundation is implementing significant leadership changes to better support ecosystem growth. - Key restructuring aims to enhance decentralization efforts - Changes align with Vitalik Buterin's vision for a more open internet - Focus remains on technical development and community support This follows Buterin's recent blog post discussing Ethereum's evolving role in shaping the future of decentralized technology. The restructuring represents a strategic move to adapt to the growing demands of the ecosystem. *More details expected to emerge about specific leadership appointments and organizational changes.*

DevConflict is hosting a two-part event: - **Day 1 Livestream** available at streameth.org, featuring technical discussions and presentations - **Writing Contest** organized through Arena platform, encouraging community participation and content creation *Event Details*: - Livestream accessible via streameth.org/devconflict - Contest updates shared through KiwiNewsHQ's social channels - Community engagement opportunities through both virtual attendance and contest participation Join the conversation and showcase your expertise through either format.

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.

Safe, a leading smart contract wallet provider, has released a detailed postmortem on a recent signing exploit that affected their system. The analysis reveals: - Technical details of the vulnerability - Timeline of discovery and response - Mitigation steps implemented - Security improvements for future prevention No user funds were compromised during this incident. Safe has implemented additional security measures and enhanced their audit processes. *Key Takeaway*: This incident highlights the importance of continuous security monitoring in smart contract wallets.

The Nouns x Kiwi writing contest is ongoing until November 4th, offering a 3.5 ETH prize pool. Here's how to participate: 1. **Choose a prompt**: Express bold ideas about the Nouniverse in any form (essay, manifesto, poem, etc.). 2. **Publish anywhere**: Post your work on your preferred platform (Mirror, Paragraph, X, Farcaster, ZORA, or personal website). 3. **Submit to Kiwi**: Share your link on Kiwi. You'll need a Pass (free for Nouns holders, small fee for others). **Voting**: Only Nouns holders and Kiwi members with 3+ karma points (as of Oct 12) can vote to ensure fairness. For more details, visit: https://paragraph.xyz/@kiwi-updates/into-the-nouniverse-writing-contest

Protocol Labs is hosting LabWeek, an event likely focused on blockchain and decentralized technologies. While details are limited, such events typically involve: - Presentations on new research and developments - Networking opportunities for industry professionals - Workshops and hands-on sessions - Discussions on the future of decentralized technologies LabWeek may provide insights into Protocol Labs' ongoing projects and innovations in the web3 space. For more information, check the official Protocol Labs channels or event website.

Two intriguing web3 projects have emerged: 1. **Fictional Companies Wiki** - A collaborative platform for creating and exploring imaginary businesses - Potential for creative worldbuilding and economic simulations 2. **Hypersculptures** - Likely an innovative form of digital or crypto art - May involve complex, multi-dimensional or interactive elements Both projects were submitted to @KiwiNewsHQ by @mishaderidder, indicating a growing interest in creative and speculative web3 applications. These developments showcase the diverse and imaginative directions the crypto space is exploring beyond traditional finance and technology.