Ethereum Observer #23

Ethereum Core Dev (ACD) & L1

1/ @christine_dkim returns with the ACD Toolkit series – helping demystify core dev coordination:

Christine D. Kim

@christine_dkim

introducing the acd toolkit series, evergreen resources to help you track ethereum protocol development like a pro

2/ @nixorokish summarizes Protocol and Application Support efforts – bridging core changes with user-facing layers:

nixo.eth 🦇🔊🥐

@nixorokish

What does the new Protocol & Application Support (PAS) team do?

We're coming at the upgrade process from two different angles:

what goes into an upgrade &

what comes out of an upgrade

timbeiko.eth

@TimBeiko

I’m thrilled to introduce Protocol: a new structure for @ethereumfndn’s R&D teams!

Our focus: scale L1, scale blobs, and improve UX, without compromising on Ethereum's core values.

The world is ready for the world computer. It's on us to deliver it.

3/ @tcoratger shares updates from the recent Berlin R&D workshop – fresh insights from Ethereum researchers:

tcoratger

@tcoratger

What is lean Ethereum and why is it gaining momentum?

At Forschungsingenieurtagung in Berlin, @VitalikButerin and @drakefjustin laid out a bold vision for a simpler, more optimal Ethereum.

Here’s a deep dive into their R&D breakout session

Ecosystem

4/ @Etherealize_io lays out the bull case for ETH as “Digital Oil” – reframing Ethereum’s economic thesis:

Etherealize

@Etherealize_io

The stars are aligning for ETH:

$1.25bn ETF inflows over 19 straight days

Adoption as a treasury asset

Price turnaround (+100% from lows)

Institutions are noticing.

We’ve come together to tell the world why.

Introducing ETH: Digital Oil for the Digital Economy

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5/ @EFDevcon opens Devconnect ticket sales – secure your spot in Istanbul:

Devconnect ARG

@EFDevcon

What if Ethereum had a World’s Fair?
We’re doing it in Buenos Aires, Nov 17–22.

Tickets are live now.

Supporter applications open.

One week. 15K+ people. Showcases. Builders. And the best of Ethereum IRL.

Everything you need to know

6/ @ethereumfndn releases a new report from the Trillion Dollar Initiative – highlighting ecosystem milestones and ambitions:

Ethereum Foundation

@ethereumfndn

0. Last month we announced the Trillion Dollar Security (1TS) initiative: an ecosystem-wide effort to upgrade Ethereum’s security.

Today we’re releasing the first 1TS report: an overview of the existing security challenges in the Ethereum ecosystem.

7/ @Geodework launches the Ethereum Job Board – find your next opportunity in the ecosystem:

Geodework

@Geodework

1/ Ethereum Job Board is live

ethereumjobboard.com, built by @buidlguidl and @geodework, serves everyone.

It’s here to make finding an opportunity in Ethereum easy — whether you're just starting out or already deep in the space.

ethereumjobboard.com

Ethereum Job Board

8/ @tobi announces @Shopify will enable @USDC payments on @Base – a step forward for crypto commerce:

tobi lutke

@tobi

Shopify will enable USDC (Stablecoins on @Base) in Checkout via Shopify Payments and Shop Pay. Early access starts today, roll out throughout the year.

We think that stablecoins are a natural way to transact on the Internet and worked with coinbase to develop the commerce

9/ @EFNextBillion kicks off the Ethereum Season of Internships – paid, remote roles across the ecosystem:

EF Next Billion

@EFNextBillion

Ethereum Season of Internships is now live!

Applications are open for paid, remote internships across 18 teams and 30+ roles in the Ethereum ecosystem: from dev to design, research, community, and more!

Explore the roles & apply now: blog.ethereum.org/2025/06/12/sea…

10/ @DefiantNews interviews EF co-Executive Director Tomasz – on Ethereum’s future and governance:

The Defiant

@DefiantNews

Don't miss out on exclusive insights from @tkstanczak and the @ethereumfndn on recent changes to the protocol, responses to criticism, and their plans for the future of @ethereum.

Chapters:

00:00 Defiant Intro
00:07 Episode Teaser
01:24 Hero Quote
01:35 Introduction to

11/ @rstormsf shares a reminder: 5 weeks left to contribute before the Tornado Cash trial begins:

Roman Storm 🇺🇸 🌪️

@rstormsf

34 days left until the trial starts.

freeromanstorm.com

I need your help.

12/ @0xmons launches ExplainETH – a tool for breaking down Ethereum topics clearly:

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@0xmons

Introducing Explain ETH, a series of interactive essays to show the basics of blockchain

Everyone wants mass adoption.

Maybe the tech has caught up.

But the learning resources definitely haven't.

I want to change that.

13/ @sassal0x reports that $SBET has added ETH to the betting platform:

sassal.eth/acc 🦇🔊

@sassal0x

SharpLink Gaming has acquired 176,271 ETH for $463 million with an average acquisition price of $2,626 per ETH.

Accelerate.

14/ @privy_io has officially been acquired by @stripe – privacy tooling gets a big boost:

Privy

@privy_io

1/ Today, we're proud to announce that Stripe is acquiring Privy.

We couldn’t be more excited.

Privy will continue as an independent product – but now we’ll move faster, ship more, and serve you even better, so you can stay focused on your users.

15/ @Celo publishes StableMag #005 – coverage of stable asset developments in its ecosystem:

Celo.eth/acc 🦇 🌳

@Celo

Hot off the press: Stable Mag issue #5!

This recurring series walks you through the past two weeks in stablecoin news from Celo, @Ethereum & beyond

Keep reading to catch up on some of the most exciting updates in the ecosystem! ↓

16/ @stable_summit shares more stablecoin news – ecosystem momentum building:

Stable Summit 🦫

@stable_summit

Stable School News: Weekly roundup (June 13)

Policy is shifting. Adoption is rising. Infrastructure is expanding.

Here’s what moved in stablecoins this week: across the US, Europe, Asia, and onchain ecosystems

17/ @MorphoLabs announces Morpho v2 – a major upgrade to its DeFi protocol:

Morpho 🦋

@MorphoLabs

Today, we unveil Morpho V2.

An intent-driven lending platform powered by fixed-rate, fixed-term loans.

Designed to liberate the potential of onchain loans.

18/ @SECGov makes the case for DeFi principles in ongoing policy work:

U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission

@SECGov

The American values of economic liberty, private property rights, and innovation are in the DNA of the DeFi, or Decentralized Finance, movement.

19/ @NathanSexer shares a calendar of 2025 Ethereum events (also mirrored on @Fileverse):

Nathan Sexer | nethan.eth 🧉

@NathanSexer

These events are also synced on: ethereum.org/en/community/e…

And hosted on @fileverse:

docs.fileverse.io

dDocs | Privacy-enhancing Alternative to Google Docs

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L2s

20/ @zksync launches Gateway – crosschain interoperability built on the zkSync stack:

ZKsync (∎, ∆)

@zksync

1/ ZKsync Gateway is live!

ZKsync Gateway is a middleware component that enables cross-chain messaging and proof aggregation across ZKsync Chains. Crucially, it lays the foundation for fast interoperability across the Elastic Network.

Here’s why it matters

21/ @inkonchain hits a new all-time high in user activity, via @routescan_io:

Routescan | The Unified Explorer

@routescan_io

BREAKING: INK just hit a new ATH for daily active users!

741,724 active wallets in one day

+740% vs May daily average

June daily avg also up +74%

22/ @Optimism kicks off a new round of retro funding – supporting public goods:

optimism.eth

@Optimism

New month, more Retro Funding.

Retro Funding rewarded 145 apps and 83 dev tools with 2.6M OP in May!

This season has 2 more months to go, meaning 2 more chances to get rewarded for your impact.

23/ @0xbowio opens for deposits – privacy-focused DeFi onboarding begins:

0xbow.io

@0xbowio

Keep your ETH private on-chain, without your funds being mixed with criminal or illicit funds.

Privacy Pools hides your trail and shows your coins are legit.

Deposit → wait → withdraw

Deposit now

24/ @PistachioFi goes live with its onchain “deobank” – new primitives for digital banking:

PistachioFi

@PistachioFi

Introducing Pistachio. Now live on iOS for public beta.

Secure by design // Simple by obsession.
No seed phrases. No gas on key actions.
An onchain deobank built on Ethereum.

Download now. Claim your name before someone else does.

pistachio.fi

Pistachio - Protect your nut

Download Pistachio, the easiest way to buy, earn, and send crypto. No seed phrases. No gas fees. Just secure, mobile-first Ethereum finance.

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Ethereum Observer #23

The ecosystem-heavy Edition

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Ethereum Observer #23

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Ethereum Observer #23

Ethereum Observer #23

Ethereum Core Dev (ACD) & L1

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Ethereum Job Board

dDocs | Privacy-enhancing Alternative to Google Docs

L2s

Pistachio - Protect your nut

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