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This is an OKX — Okcoin research partnership. Adam Bloom is a Content Writer, podcaster, and yield farmer based in Los Angeles. Now that Ethereum has completed the Merge, it’s time to get ready for the next set of Ethereum upgrades — the Surge, Verge, Purge, and Splurge.

Wrapped Ether (WETH) is essentially a version of Ether (ETH) but differs in numerous ways. WETH can be used on various platforms and decentralized applications (DApps) that support the ERC-20 token standard. WETH is pegged to ETH at a 1:1 ratio and can easily get converted. This leads to better interoperability on the Ethereum blockchain.

Without a doubt, one of the biggest trends in the cryptocurrency industry throughout 2021 has been nonfungible tokens. Prices of blockchain-based collectibles, artwork, GameFi assets and other virtual items have gone through the roof — leaving many on the sidelines scratching their heads. In this OKX Insights in-depth examination, we look closely at the NFT phenomenon and the value propositions of the most successful collections. 

Have you been wondering what ETH 2.0 is all about? Or maybe you've heard of the Shanghai upgrade and are curious to learn more? This blog post will give you a brief overview of both ETH 2.0 and the Shanghai upgrade. So whether you're a crypto novice or an experienced trader, read on to learn more.

An in-depth consideration of Ethereum’s position as the dominant smart contract network (and how its scaling woes may threaten it) Beyond metaverse mania and NFT madness, one of 2021’s dominant themes

Decentralized autonomous organizations are fast becoming the favored governance model of the crypto-native. From decentralized finance protocols to collectors of digital artwork and legal experts specializing in crypto-related matters, distributed decision-making is evolving and threatening to make traditional, top-down organizational models obsolete.

Ethereum (ETH), the second-largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization, is expected to launch its much-anticipated ETH 2.0 upgrade in the second half of 2020. The upgrade marks a major shift for t

Navigating the Ethereum blockchain, with its vast number of transactions and intricate smart contracts, requires a reliable guide. To many, Etherscan is the answer. The tool offers insights into transaction histories, unraveling the complexities of smart contracts and providing a professional lens into the workings of the decentralized financial landscape. Read on as we explore the functionalities and advantages brought by Etherscan.

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Staking has become a new buzzword in the crypto space recently. Although this concept has long existed since the introduction of Proof-of-Stake (PoS) consensus, it didn’t come into the public’s focus

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One of the primary aspects of any blockchain is its consensus algorithm or consensus mechanism. This is simply a name for the system used to achieve agreement among participants regarding the network'

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Scalable solutions improve the quality of blockchain networks by increasing their throughput and enabling them to become faster and more efficient. Ethereum Plasma is a solution that makes Ethereum mo

Misconceptions around “The Merge” — Ethereum’s network switch from energy-intensive proof-of-work to environmentally friendly proof-of-stake — are rampant. From social media to mainstream media, there

Unlike [Bitcoin](/price/bitcoin-btc), [Ethereum](/price/ethereum-eth) is an open-source project where developers can create and launch decentralized applications ([DApps](/learn/best-defi-dapps)). Alt

Ethereum (ETH) is the second-largest cryptocurrency by market cap, a position it has occupied for years. Most people consider it the second-most important crypto project ever created. While [Bitcoin (