EIP-1559 is already enabled on Ethereum
The London hard fork is already happening on Ethereum. With it, the long-awaited upgrade proposal EIP-1559 begins. The event occurs at block 12,965,000, at 12:33 UTC this Thursday, August 5, 2021. This development changes the mechanism by which fees are paid to miners. Which introduces the concept of “tipping”. In addition, it adds the burning […]
Cryptocurrencies gain ground as a means of payment
A survey reveals that 60% of consumers prefer to use cryptocurrencies for their online purchases. They consider it a more private and secure payment method. Why the interest in payment via cryptocurrencies? The study surveyed 8,008 US consumers: current and former cryptocurrency holders, as well as “non-coiners” (people who don’t own cryptocurrencies). The research reveals […]
A whale transfers R$2.2 billion in bitcoins
A whale transfers 11,203 units of bitcoin between two unknown wallets on Thursday morning (05). She alerts the Whale Alert account on Twitter. The latter monitors major movements in the cryptocurrency market. The transfer, the amount of which in BTC is equivalent to approximately $2.2 billion. Moreover, it is included in block 694294 shortly after […]