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Nethermind Client 2.0.0 is out. It changes how the node stores Ethereum's state: archive nodes drop from ~30 TB to ~2 TB, you choose the history you keep, and blocks process 2–3× faster than the previous release on a fresh node.
Nine years since the first commit. The fastest execution software we've ever built.
Breaking changes; read the notes before upgrading. Release: github.com/NethermindEth/net…
⛽️ Anon.inc Custom Gas Update!
Self-paid sends, stealth withdrawals, and dApp calls can now use Custom gas. You can set fee caps or a legacy gas price, optionally set a gas limit, and review estimated vs maximum fees. Paymaster fees stay provider-managed.
You can now self-broadcast stealth withdrawals, sends, and dApp calls with explicit fee caps, gas limits, and a clear estimated-vs-maximum cost, instead of relying on a paymaster’s pricing. 🫡
Every privacy protocol says "private."
But the question is: private from whom?
We just shipped a new feature on L2BEAT that answers that for every protocol we track, against 5 different adversaries.
🎙️ New @Edge_Pod
🕵️ Private DeFi Is Coming: Why Privacy Is Ethereum's Next Frontier | Lean Ethereum
0:00 - Intro
2:31 - Why Ethereum?
5:11 - What is broken with privacy today?
6:52 - What should be private in DeFi?
11:50 - The call for privacy on Ethereum
15:05 - Private txns on Ethereum by 2027
20:53 - Importance of FOCIL for Ethereum
26:51 - When will private DeFi be ready?
30:58 -Network vs protocol vs wallet-based privacy
35:04 - Aztec’s approach to privacy
38:14 - Private DeFi on Ethereum vs Zcash
41:22 - Privacy for institutional investors
43:36 - Network meta data and privacy
45:44 - The future UX of privacy on Ethereum
51:22 - Closing
🙏 Thanks to @ethereumfndn Researcher @soispoke for joining us!
that’s a wrap on ETHOnline 2026 🥳
> 1,462 hackers
> 434 cities
> 89 countries
> 6 continents
> 814 projects shipped
> 26% new to web3
shoutout to everyone who built with us from around the world! next stop: ETHGlobal Tokyo (Sep 25-27) 🇯🇵
gm frens! It's been a hot minute!
We’ve been counting down the days to say: mark your calendars because EthCC[10] is officially locked in:
📅 April 12 - 15, 2027 in Cannes! ☀️
AND THIS YEAR WE CELEBRATE A DECADE!!
Ten editions make us the longest-running Ethereum gathering out there.
It also means EthCC[10] is going to be a special one and an experience you do not want to miss! 🍾
Starting now: Join the 15th EF Protocol Cluster AMA on r/Ethereum!
Submit your questions about Ethereum and join the conversation here: teddit.net/r/ethereum/commen…
The EF Protocol teams are hosting a Reddit AMA on September 16.
This is your chance to ask EF Protocol researchers and devs directly.
Submit your questions about post-quantum Ethereum, L1-zkEVM, formal verification, the future of state, finality, privacy, and more now!
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Onchain security is everyone’s problem and nobody’s job.
ETHSecurity Initiatives is how we are changing that.
Propose the work. Fund the work. Build the work.
initiatives.thedao.fund/
Solidity compilation just got up to 5× faster!
Today we’re releasing hardhat-slang-solx, a Hardhat plugin powered by Nomic Foundation’s new LLVM-based compiler backend: slang-solx.
- 1.7× faster than solc in legacy mode
- 5× faster than solc --via-ir
🧵
Our online Buildathon program kicks off today
Over the next 3 weeks, early-stage teams will:
> sharpen their ideas, MVPs and prototypes
> get technical, product and GTM support
> compete for $115K in prizes & spots to our in-person Founder House in Singapore
On top of that, all teams get dedicated support from Arbitrum Foundation, Robinhood Chain, @pendle_fi, @GMX_IO, @Dune, @Offchain, @zerodev and more
Founders that are looking to bring novel ideas across finance, tokenization or AI to Arbitrum One or Robinhood Chain are welcome to join anytime throughout the program
Register today:
arbitrum-singapore.hackquest…
🔥 IT’S LIVE 🔥
The Anon Mobile Wallet is now fully accessible straight from your phone!
Try it now at → anon.inc/download/mobile
Shield. Send. Swap + More
Same account. Same privacy capabilities. Keys never leave your device!
- Android: Google Play or signed APK
- iOS: TestFlight beta
- OR scan via QR Code
Already on the extension? You can set up mobile connection directly from there.
Ethernews (@ethernewscc) now attests each day's news archive onchain using @eas_eth on @base.
And I made a "Verify" widget to help show what is going on. The code is in Open Aggregator on Github.
Had fun building this, let me know what you think!
There are a thousand ways to tell the story of Devcon.
We want to see yours 🤳
Introducing the Devcon 8 Creator Fellowship: 10 creators will join us in the lead-up to Mumbai to make stories that spark curiosity, explain big ideas, and bring new people into the Devcon experience.
No single format. No single style. Just your creative lens.
Selected Fellows receive one free Devcon ticket, exclusive perks, recognition across Devcon channels, and more.
Applications are open now through September 20 ↓
Drumroll please... We are thrilled to announce the 14 Community Hubs selected for Devcon 8!
🔐 Privacy Hub
🛟 Security Hub
📑 EIP Hub
🤝 P2P Networking Hub
🪙 Token Rights Hub
📈 Prediction Markets Hub
🛠️ Open Source Builders Hub
🎨 Onchain Art Hub
🔬 DeSci Hub
🌐 Resilient Networks Hub
🇮🇳 Katta Developers (India Hub)
🧩 Fragmentation Hub
🤖Agentic Hub
🌱 Zuzone Hub
Selected from 32 proposals, this year’s hubs will create spaces for new ideas, unexpected conversations, and community-led programming throughout Devcon 8 🌍
Check the full forum post below, link in the replies 👇🏻
The EF Protocol teams are hosting a Reddit AMA on September 16.
This is your chance to ask EF Protocol researchers and devs directly.
Submit your questions about post-quantum Ethereum, L1-zkEVM, formal verification, the future of state, finality, privacy, and more now!
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