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Coin Metrics' State of the Network • 0 implied HN points • 27 May 25
  1. The Pectra upgrade for Ethereum increased the maximum balance a validator can hold, allowing for better rewards and encouraging the consolidation of multiple validators into one.
  2. The upgrade also doubled the available blob space, which improves how Layer-2 solutions can operate, making transactions cheaper and faster for users.
  3. Early results show that more blobs are being used, and transaction counts have significantly increased, but there's still potential for even more growth in usage.
Coin Metrics' State of the Network • 0 implied HN points • 08 Jul 25
  1. The crypto market bounced back in Q2 2025, with the total market cap reaching $3.3 trillion. Popular crypto stocks like Robinhood and Coinbase saw huge gains, indicating renewed investor interest.
  2. Stablecoins gained credibility this quarter, especially with the push for new regulations like the GENIUS Act. This could help stablecoins become more widely used in financial transactions.
  3. Ethereum made significant upgrades to improve its staking and scaling capabilities. This should help lower transaction costs and increase activity on Layer-2 networks.
Coin Metrics' State of the Network • 0 implied HN points • 02 Dec 25
  1. The Fusaka upgrade will make Ethereum faster and more efficient by increasing the amount of data it can handle at once, allowing for smoother transactions.
  2. New features like PeerDAS will help Ethereum check data more efficiently, making it less demanding on resources and potentially lowering costs for users.
  3. With better fee structures and usability updates, the Fusaka upgrade aims to create a more user-friendly experience, making it easier for everyone to use Ethereum.
Ronin’s Newsletter • 0 implied HN points • 02 Mar 26
  1. The RSGP presale starts March 2nd on Ethereum and runs through March 4th; join by connecting your wallet to Cambria’s presale portal and depositing USDC or supported tokens, with allocations based on onchain history, Ethos score, and deposit share.
  2. RSGP is meant to power features like staking benefits (for example reduced withdrawal fees) and governance over some game features. You won’t need RSGP just to play the games.
  3. Cambria is a popular onchain MMO (Gold Rush and Duel Arena) with substantial onchain volume and peak players, and RSGP aims to help transition the game toward a persistent, always-online world.