# Ethereum Observer #23

> The ecosystem-heavy Edition

**Published by:** [The Observer](https://paragraph.com/@observer/)
**Published on:** 2025-06-13
**Categories:** ethereum, observer, blockchain, news
**URL:** https://paragraph.com/@observer/23

## Content

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 33 5:45 PM • Jun 11, 2025 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. 62 5:13 AM • Jun 11, 2025 3/ @tcoratger shares updates from the recent Berlin R&D workshop – fresh insights from Ethereum researchers: tcoratger @tcoratger 1/ 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 247 12:08 PM • Jun 12, 2025 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 (1/7) 1,817 3:03 PM • Jun 12, 2025 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 620 6:12 PM • Jun 10, 2025 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. 1,287 4:20 PM • Jun 10, 2025 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 Ethereum Job Board 99 6:35 AM • Jun 13, 2025 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 3,604 8:53 PM • Jun 12, 2025 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… 278 5:44 PM • Jun 12, 2025 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 153 6:25 PM • Jun 7, 2025 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. 16 8:21 PM • Jun 10, 2025 12/ @0xmons launches ExplainETH – a tool for breaking down Ethereum topics clearly: 0̵̹̯̮͔̘͆̏̒̀̎̀̍͗̄͆̽̎̎̾̽x̸͕̞͇̱͙̭͆̊̽͐̆̚͝ͅṁ̶̒͑̉̾̏̀͐̈̚ @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. 1,254 6:01 PM • Jun 10, 2025 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. 376 2:16 PM • Jun 13, 2025 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. 6,213 5:05 PM • Jun 11, 2025 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! ↓ 98 9:07 PM • Jun 12, 2025 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 31 11:49 AM • Jun 13, 2025 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. 987 3:58 PM • Jun 12, 2025 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. 2,271 8:08 PM • Jun 9, 2025 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 Decentralized Docs: peer-to-peer document editor that keeps your data secure with end-to-end encryption. Real-time collaboration, onchain. Start collaborating privately now! 15 4:34 PM • Jan 28, 2025 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 579 6:50 PM • Jun 10, 2025 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% 147 7:18 AM • Jun 9, 2025 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. 211 7:35 PM • Jun 11, 2025 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 94 6:30 PM • Jun 11, 2025 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. 477 6:15 PM • Jun 11, 2025

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