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What if Ethereum validators could do more than just stake? In this clip from High Stakes, Alon Muroch (SSV Network) reveals how SSV is transforming Ethereum’s infrastructure with Distributed Validator Technology (DVT). He explains how SSV went from a staking-focused protocol to powering a distributed infrastructure that secures 11% of all Ethereum validators, over 4 million ETH. You’ll learn how DVT is reshaping the future of staking, why validators are key to Ethereum’s scaling via base rollups and pre-confirmations, and how rewards and incentives drive validator adoption. Alon shares SSV’s bold vision for a vertically integrated Ethereum ecosystem where validators are the backbone for both security and scalability.

On the heels of Ethereum’s 10th anniversary, the Ethereum Foundation has unveiled the “Lean Ethereum” initiative. The idea of overhauling Ethereum’s consensus layer has now evolved into a more holistic reimagining of the entire L1 stack. "Fort mode,” for instance, represents a move toward simpler, hash-based primitives with post-quantum security. Read more: https://lnkd.in/ewFZDryG

In cross-chain protocols, message propagation is essential. Concero V2 uses Symbiotic relayers for this, streamlining them to avoid centralisation or security bottlenecks. As efficient components in a dual-layer security model, they facilitate messages without being the sole trust source. This design enables secure, rapid, decentralised interoperability. Read this article for more details: https://lnkd.in/gSVGxBCS

🧩 #Ethereum doesn’t run on magic — it runs on clients. To maintain security, decentralization, and scalability, Ethereum uses: 🔹 #ExecutionClients (like Geth, Besu, Nethermind) 🔹 #ConsensusClients (like Prysm, Lighthouse, Teku) Execution handles transactions. Consensus ensures agreement on the chain. Understanding both is crucial for every builder, validator, and node operator in #Web3.

Following our blog series on the inefficiencies in today's trading infrastructure, we are now ready to dive into the problem that #ExegyNexus solves for our customers. In the first episode of this three-part series, we discuss how Nexus addresses the challenges of surging market data while shrinking datacenter footprints and improving overall performance. Happy reading =>https://bit.ly/45ICi21 #Exegy #ExegyNexus #MarketData #LowLatency #Fintech #Tradinginfrastructure #AgencyBroker

We’re partnering with Cycle Network — the unified settlement layer for Web3 — to bring verifiability to the heart of cross-chain infrastructure. Cycle already powers 10M+ users, $456M+ in security TVL, and 3M+ transactions. By integrating Nexus’ zkVM, we’re extending their settlement layer with cryptographic guarantees. This partnership brings together two critical primitives — interoperability and verifiability — to enable a seamless, secure experience for developers and users alike. Read more at the link in the comments:

We don’t need more blockchains. We need fewer, stronger ones. Every new chain promises “innovation.” In reality, it creates fragmentation: ❌ Liquidity scattered across islands ❌ More bridges = bigger attack surface ❌ Merchants/fintechs forced to integrate stacks their users barely touch And let’s be honest: raw throughput isn’t the bottleneck anymore. The real constraints are: - Network effects - Security - Distribution - Programmability The next wave of value won’t come from launching another base layer. It’ll come from building programmable infrastructure on top of the few that matter, where money doesn’t just move, it thinks. In 3 years, the vast majority of volume concentrates on <5 ecosystems. Everything else? Long tail experiments. Do we really need more blockchains? Or do we need to finally use the ones we already have?

Most people focus on DeFi and NFTs, But the real game changer is Web3 infrastructure. This is the foundational layer  That makes the decentralized internet work. Why It matters: → Scalability: Layer 2s (like Polygon) are fixing Ethereum's speed and cost issues. → Security: Decentralized oracles (like Chainlink) let smart contracts safely use real-world data. → Storage: Projects like Filecoin are replacing central servers with peer-to-peer networks. While the market chases trends, These projects are building the essential tools for the future.  The companies that build the infrastructure now will be the long term winners. P.S. Which Web3 infrastructure project do you think is most underrated right now?

Crypto agility gives network operators the power to future-proof their security posture while maintaining agility in a multi-cloud, mobile-first, software-defined world. https://hubs.li/Q03DtPRc0 Written by Elizabeth Green of QuSecure

Crypto agility gives network operators the power to future-proof their security posture while maintaining agility in a multi-cloud, mobile-first, software-defined world. https://hubs.li/Q03DtQRS0 Written by @Elizabeth Green qusec of QuSecure