Ethereum

🧵 Latest @ethereum Ecosystem Updates

A quick recap of the biggest developments shaping @ethereum! 👇

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1️⃣ New Testnet & Upcoming Hard Fork
@ethereum devs launch Hoodi to wrap up Pectra testing. If all goes well, the hard fork will follow 30+ days later. Meanwhile, Fusaka planning is in motion!

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2️⃣ Nethermind & Lighthouse Upgrades

Nethermind 1.31: Cuts node storage by 50%
Lighthouse 7.0: Brings light client support, enabling decentralized validation on mobile

3️⃣ Institutional & Staking Moves

Fidelity files to add staking to its FETH ETF 🚀
@lidofinance’s V2 Vision: Onboarding solo stakers, DAOs & custom staking modules
Obol expands restaking partnerships

4️⃣ USDC & @base Enhancements

Circle’s CCTP V2: Instant cross-chain USDC settlements
@base upgrades: Faster blocks (200ms), L3 Appchains & smart wallet improvements

5️⃣ L2 & Cross-Chain Growth

@celo becomes an Ethereum L2
ERC-7683 hits 65+ adopters for better cross-chain interoperability
Arbitrum Portal refresh for easier ecosystem navigation

6️⃣ Adoption & Funding Highlights

BlackRock’s BUIDL fund hits $1B TVL, $21M in dividends paid
Gitcoin GG23 opens grants for Web3 & ReFi projects
ZKnox gets EF funding to improve Ethereum’s quantum resistance
Ethereum keeps pushing boundaries—builders are unstoppable! 🚀🔗