• Ethereum Mainnet Hits ATH in Stablecoins, Active Addresses & Transactions

• Besu Client Upgrade Released

• Across V4 Goes Live

"My brothers in Christ, The biggest crypto bull on MSM finance news is now an ETH bull, an ETH treasury stock is up 140% today, Robinhood is building an Eth L2 and tokenizing stocks onchain, BlackRock is piling billions into RWAs on Ethereum, the Secretary of Treasury says stablecoins are the future of the dollar, POTUS’s family is building a DeFi app on Ethereum, but meanwhile you’re debating the merits of Proof of Stake? Open your GD eyes" - @Defi_Dad

June set records with 54.5 million active addresses, 715 million transactions and 78.28 Mgas/s throughput on mainnet, according to growthepie. These metrics confirm sustained user demand despite rising L2 adoption. Why this matters: High L1 usage underpins fee revenue that funds security and demonstrates adoption of the Etheruem network.

Token Terminal reports an all‑time high $135.4 billion in stablecoins circulating on Ethereum mainnet. Major issuers include Tether, Circle, PayPal and emerging on‑chain dollars like Ethena and GDN. Why this matters: Stablecoin growth signals Ethereum’s dominance as the preferred settlement layer for dollar‑pegged value.

Hyperledger Besu shipped version 25.7.0 with a default 45M gas limit, history expiry on new SNAP nodes and default parallel transaction processing. These changes boost throughput while trimming disk usage for new nodes. Why this matters: Client diversity and performance gains strengthen Ethereum’s resilience.

SharpLink Gaming will close Nasdaq trading on July 7th, showcasing itself as the largest listed firm holding Ethereum as a primary treasury asset (ticker $SBET). The company frames ETH not just as part of but the corporate strategy. Why this matters: Visible public‑market endorsements legitimize ETH as a balance‑sheet reserve beyond crypto‑native firms.

@eth_everstake proposed EIP‑7942 to strengthen finality using available attestations, mitigating reorgs and finality halts. The idea is a contender for the “Glamsterdam” upgrade. Why this matters: Enhancing consensus robustness is critical as blockspace competition intensifies.

@fede_intern recorded steady 400 Mg/s throughput on the experimental ethrex execution client. Developers hint at “gigagas” targets next. Why this matters: Alternative clients exploring extreme performance expand research frontiers for future scaling.

Privacy Pools introduced seed‑confirmation, blurred‑clipboard for seeds and refined relayer‑fee logic to improve safety and reliability. Why this matters: Usability upgrades are essential for mainstream adoption of on‑chain privacy tools.

Across Protocol launched V4, pairing intent‑based routing with ZK proofs from Succinct Labs to accelerate bridging and support more chains. Why this matters: Faster, cheaper cross‑chain liquidity lowers friction for users moving assets among L2s.

Worldcoin announced its mini app ecosystem surpassed 1 billion user opens. The milestone reflects rapid traction for biometric‑verified identity interactions. Why this matters: High‑volume consumer dApps stress‑test scalability and bring more users onchain into the Ethereum ecosystem.

@virtuals_io released the Agent Commerce Protocol (ACP) plus the “Butler” assistant, letting autonomous agents transact on a shared ledger explorer. Why this matters: Agent‑centric commerce could unlock new automation and coordination primitives for DeFi and beyond.

ICN Protocol deployed decentralized cloud‑computing services on Coinbase’s Base L2. Users gain open, permissionless access to computing power with familiar EVM tooling. Why this matters: Web3 cloud alternatives diversify infrastructure away from centralized providers.

Snarkify integrated its SRT proving engine into the Succinct network, cutting proof times for zk applications. Why this matters: Faster proofs lower latency and costs for ZK‑powered DApps, encouraging broader adoption.

Ask Venice and dphnAI released a refined uncensored language model for open‑ended conversations. Improvements focus on alignment and response quality. Why this matters: Higher‑performing AI agents bolster on‑chain and off‑chain user experiences.

Infinex now routes trades to Ink, Kraken’s Optimism‑based Layer 2 built for low‑cost transfers. Why this matters: Exchange connectivity accelerates liquidity for emerging Rollups.

Scroll welcomed SynthOS—an AI engine that designs personalized DeFi yield strategies and is now live on mainnet. Why this matters: AI‑driven portfolio automation increases use cases for retail users entering DeFi.

@noicedotso activated programmatic tipping for Arbitrum interactions on the Farcaster social graph. Why this matters: Social‑layer incentives can drive deeper engagement and on‑chain activity.

Blockchain analytics firm Elliptic now covers Starknet wallets and transactions in its compliance suite. Why this matters: Institutional‑grade monitoring paves the way for regulated entities to use Layer 2 systems.

INTMAX released CLI v1.3.3, resolving an issue that blocked miners from claiming rewards; earlier versions are deprecated. Why this matters: Quick patching maintains trust in off‑chain participation and reward mechanics.

@marilyn100x charted 30‑day double‑digit TVL or usage gains across major L2s—Base +24 %, Arbitrum +35 %, Optimism +75 %, Starknet +40 % and more. Why this matters: Healthy competition among rollups expands Ethereum’s aggregate capacity and user reach.

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• New Forkcast Site Explains Headliner EIPs

• “Research Problem Database” from Flashbots

• Aerodrome Pool Launcher Announced

"Flows into Ethereum ETFs are going to accelerate significantly in H2. The combination of stablecoins & stocks moving over Ethereum is an easy-to-grasp narrative for traditional investors. ETH ETFs did $1.17. billion in flows in June. They could do $10b in H2." - Matt Hougan

New community site Forkcast aggregates every “Headliner EIP” proposed for the upcoming Glamsterdam hard fork and beyond. The dashboard combines plain‑English summaries with timelines and implementation status from core‑dev calls. Why this matters: a single EIP information hub helps community members, node operators, and app teams prepare for protocol changes.

Ethereum Foundation Co-CEO Tomasz Stańczak noted a 12 % jump in Robinhood stock after the broker unveiled tokenized stock and its own Ethereum L2. He argues that markets reward public companies which tap Ethereum’s credibly neutral infrastructure and network effects. Why this matters: positive equity‑market feedback loops can draw more mainstream brands to the Ethereum stack.

Nasdaq‑listed BTCS confirmed its Builder+ block‑builder now receives direct order flow from MetaMask. The partnership already sees Builder+ constructing nearly 3 % of all Ethereum L1 blocks while broadening its MEV‑aware offering. Why this matters: a diverse builder marketplace strengthens censorship resistance and optimizes validator revenue.

Staking provider Everstake released a real‑time heat‑map showing the global distribution of Ethereum nodes. The visualization plots thousands of clients across every continent and ISP category. Why this matters: clear evidence of geographic dispersion bolsters confidence in the network’s resilience against nation‑state interference.

Belgium’s KBC Bank will open retail ETH trading inside its mobile investment app. The rollout follows regulatory approval from the Belgian Financial Services and Markets Authority. Why this matters: bank‑integrated on‑ramps reduce friction for millions of Europeans entering the Ethereum economy.

Flashbots and researcher Sarah Allen launched a curated database cataloguing open MEV research questions. Entries are sorted into Early Ideas, Work in Progress, Requests for Community Research, and Completed Projects. Why this matters: a transparent backlog focuses academic talent on the most urgent challenges in Ethereum MEV research.

Researcher Toni Wahrstätter published a deep dive on including Slot Restructuring (EIP‑7732) in Glamsterdam. The post weighs complexity trade‑offs between ePBS and leaner alternatives from the perspective of validator costs. Why this matters: the decision will shape block‑production architecture and throughput for years to come.

DEX Aerodrome unveiled a no‑code Pool Launcher that lets Base projects lock liquidity and retain 100 % of swap fees. The guided flow can launch a new pool in minutes while enforcing native locks for fair distribution. Why this matters: frictionless liquidity bootstrapping lowers the barrier for emerging tokens on Base.

Lido DAO confirmed token‑holders have approved its Dual Governance design introducing a dynamic timelock veto for stETH holders. Upcoming milestones include parameter tuning, security audits, and on‑chain activation. Why this matters: aligning stakers with governance token‑holders reduces systemic risk across Ethereum’s largest staking service.

Stable‑coin issuer Circle added near‑instant EURO‑to‑USDC conversion inside Circle Mint with competitive FX rates. The update also unlocks EURC minting to streamline treasury operations for European fintechs. Why this matters: faster fiat bridges fortify USDC’s role as a leading stablecoin on Ethereum and its L2s.

Analytics platform Stablewatch reported $128 million of yield paid to stable‑coin holders in Q2 2025 versus $73 million a year earlier. Top distributors were sUSDe ($33 M), sUSDS ($28 M) and Syrup USDC ($7 M). Why this matters: attractive on‑chain yields pull liquidity that might otherwise settle for traditional money‑market funds.

Grants platform Octant reminded designers that its Design for Ethereum contest closes in 24 hours. Seven open‑source projects—from AestusRelay to Samba—seek fresh branding submissions. Why this matters: community design initiatives improve UX and visual cohesion across the ecosystem.

Generative‑art protocol fxhash launched on Coinbase’s Base network, enabling low‑fee art minting and art‑coin trading. Artists can create, list, and trade collections “anytime, anywhere, with no brakes.” Why this matters: affordable block‑space expands access to on‑chain creative markets beyond DeFi.

Horizen Labs VP of Product John Camardo built ten working zero‑knowledge demos in just two weeks. Showcases span AI privacy proofs, on‑chain credentials, and trustless leaderboards. Why this matters: tangible demos translate ZK rhetoric into practical tools for Ethereum developers.

Engineer Tim Robinson released FreePay, an open‑source, fee‑free crypto point‑of‑sale terminal. The hardware settles payments directly on Ethereum without relying on legacy card networks. Why this matters: This innovation demonstrates the ethos of decentralized and permissionless finance, and removes unneccesary middlemen from the purchasing process.

Mobile‑OS team ethOS shared specs for its dGEN1 secondary device featuring an account‑abstracted secure enclave. The design uses off‑the‑shelf components to keep costs accessible for developers and power users. Why this matters: The dGEN1 has shipped and will be the first mobile device purpose built for Ethereum.

Arbitrum One disclosed that its Timeboost priority‑auction mechanism has collected $2 million in fees after 11 weeks. Power users pay to jump the queue while revenues accrue to the Arbitrum DAO. Why this matters: sustainable fee models incentivize ensure long‑term network health.

Interop framework 0xReactive integrated with Arbitrum to enable seamless asset movement across Reactive L2s. The partnership promises unified liquidity and shared security domains. Why this matters: cross‑rollup composability is key for a modular Ethereum future.

CEO Vlad Tenev revealed fresh details of Robinhood Chain, an Arbitrum‑based L2 optimized for real‑world‑asset trading. The roadmap envisions stock‑token swaps without traditional brokers while leveraging Ethereum settlement guarantees. Why this matters: a major retail broker adopting Ethereum rails could onboard millions of new users.

Hardware‑wallet maker GridPlus estimates that blind signing of malicious transactions cost users $2.5 billion in the first half of 2025. The firm promotes secure‑screen devices like the Lattice1 to display human‑readable transaction details. Why this matters: safer signing flows are critical to protect the next wave of casual Ethereum users.

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• Builder Studio in SF, Ethereum House, Announced

• SharpLink Gaming adds 9,468 ETH to its treasury

• Aligned rolls out full infrastructure product suite

"In case it isn’t clear, Coinbase and Robinhood are gonna full on compete head-to-head against each other to drive onchain adoption, ON ETHEREUM via Optimism and Arbitrum and they’re not gonna be the last ones to join the fray, either. BULLISH."

The new Ethereum House has secured a full floor in San Francisco’s Frontier Tower to host hackers, researchers, and founders. Led by @ergokhaner and @mia_56, the studio aims to incubate next‑generation dApps. Why this matters: A dedicated physical hub will concentrate talent and resources, speeding up innovation on the application layer.

Infrastructure startup Aligned unveiled five new services: a ZK Verification Layer, Rollup‑as‑a‑Service, Meta‑Proving, an Interoperability Protocol, and Wallet‑as‑a‑Service. The vertically‑integrated stack is designed to make launching and operating on Ethereum simpler for teams. Why this matters: Easier access to advanced tooling lowers the barrier for new projects and strengthens Ethereum’s competitiveness against alternative L1s.

SharpLink Gaming bought an additional 9,468 ETH (~$22.8 M), bringing its treasury to 198,167 ETH—all staked. The company also raised another $24 M earmarked for further ETH purchases. Why this matters: Corporate treasuries accumulating and staking ETH reinforce Ethereum’s monetary premium and reduce circulating supply.

Everstake explained how Delayed Execution will raise gas limits, enable zkEVM compatibility, and speed up block propagation in the upcoming Glamsterdam fork. The proposal separates transaction inclusion from execution to allow higher throughput without compromising security. Why this matters: Higher gas ceilings and faster blocks directly translate into cheaper, more scalable on‑chain activity for users and rollups alike.

Offchain Labs introduced Talos, an on‑chain agent that manages treasury and tokenomics while governance decisions remain community‑driven on X. Built on Arbitrum and inspired by Vitalik’s "AI engine, human steering wheel" vision, Talos blends AI automation with decentralized oversight. Why this matters: Embedding AI agents into protocol operations could unlock always‑on efficiency while keeping strategic control in token‑holder hands.

Obol Collective crossed 2 % of total Ethereum mainnet stake via its distributed validator technology. The milestone caps a year of >25 % month‑over‑month growth, representing a 15× increase since v1.0. Why this matters: Wider adoption of distributed validators boosts network resilience by reducing single‑operator failure risks.

Circle launched Gateway, letting developers treat USDC across Ethereum and Base as a single liquidity pool. The service removes the need for pre‑funding and manual rebalancing when moving stablecoins cross‑chain. Why this matters: Seamless, instant stablecoin mobility enhances capital efficiency and paves the way for smoother multichain UX.

Higher debuted an all‑in‑one trading terminal offering sniping tools, analytics, and up to 50 % fee rebates for Base tokens. The platform promises real‑time execution and tracking as soon as new tokens hit chain. Why this matters: Advanced trading front‑ends can attract liquidity to Base and showcase the speed advantages of L2 execution.

QuickNode partnered with AerodromeFi to release a Swap API delivering live pricing, pool analytics, and optimized routes for Base swaps. Developers can integrate the API to power wallets and dApps with minimal effort. Why this matters: Turn‑key liquidity services help builders compress launch timelines and improve user trade execution.

Daimo Pay now lets users pull funds directly from their Binance accounts within the app. The integration simplifies fiat‑to‑crypto conversion for everyday spending. Why this matters: Streamlined on‑ramps lower friction for mainstream users and drive real‑world payment adoption.

Infinex released the alpha of Infinex Connect to Patron NFT holders, integrating lending via Aave and synthetic assets from Synthetix directly in‑app. The rollout marks the first step toward a unified DeFi experience within the Infinex ecosystem. Why this matters: Consolidated access to multiple protocols can make complex DeFi strategies accessible to a broader audience.

Gaming platform Farcade has rebranded as Remix with a renewed focus on AI‑driven game creation and a forthcoming standalone app. Remix positions itself as a "TikTok for games," targeting the $200 B mobile gaming market. Why this matters: AI‑powered user‑generated content models could redefine how blockchain games are built and discovered.

Web3 Data noted that Base lowered its gas target while maintaining a 50 % gas‑limit buffer, a concept the team calls "Elasticity." The move aims to curb inorganic or toxic MEV while keeping throughput high. Why this matters: Dynamic gas management fosters healthier block composition and can lead to more stable, cheaper transactions for end users.

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