Welcome to The Protocol, CoinDesk’s weekly wrap-up of the most important stories in cryptocurrency tech development. I’m Margaux Nijkerk, the Ethereum protocol reporter on CoinDesk’s Tech team.
In this issue:
Ethereum Activates ‘Pectra’ Upgrade, Raising Max Stake to 2,048 ETH
Bitcoin Developers Plan OP_RETURN Limit Removal in Next Release
Sam Altman’s World Crypto Project Launches in US With Eye-Scanning Orbs in 6 Cities
Aztec’s Privacy Rollup Hits Testnet Amid Growing Demand
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PECTRA FINALLY GOES LIVE ON ETHEREUM: Ethereum activated its long-awaited “Pectra” upgrade on Wednesday, marking the blockchain’s most significant overhaul since the Merge in 2022. The update aims to streamline staking, enhance wallet functionality, and improve overall efficiency. It arrives as Ethereum contends with rising competition and internal debates over its direction. A key element of
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