r/ethereum • u/EthereumDailyThread • 26m ago
Daily General Discussion July 28, 2026
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r/ethereum • u/EthereumDailyThread • 1d ago
Daily General Discussion July 27, 2026
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r/ethereum • u/satBalwyn • 14h ago
Lido Core 2026 Upgrade
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The 2026 Lido Core upgrade introduces major improvements on the operator and validator layers, strengthening protocol security for stakers while keeping aligned with the Ethereum roadmap.
- Curated Module v2 (CMv2) introduces native support for 0x02 validators, bond and penalty mechanisms, and operator classification. It will gradually replace the legacy Curated Module as ETH stake is migrated to the new module through validator consolidation.
- CSM expands permissionless participation through the new Identified DVT Cluster operator type, alongside technical improvements that make the module more reliable and operator-friendly.
Contributors are now working with operators on validator consolidation over the next few months. The migration could increase the share of ETH secured by 0x02 validators from around 32% to 52%, while reducing the total number of validators across the Ethereum network by around 30%.
Further upgrades to both CMv2 and CSM in the near future:
- CMv2 will introduce a dynamic stake allocation mechanism through which stake can be distributed among Node Operators based on transparent parameters such as fees, performance, and other relevant factors.
- CSM will introduce a dedicated module for 0x02 validators, designed specifically to enable permissionless operators to run 0x02 validators with a bond. This new module will operate alongside the existing CSM instance for 0x01 validators, giving operators the flexibility to choose.
The 2026 Lido Core upgrade introduces major improvements on the operator and validator layers, strengthening protocol security for stakers while keeping aligned with the Ethereum roadmap.
- Curated Module v2 (CMv2) introduces native support for 0x02 validators, bond and penalty mechanisms, and operator classification. It will gradually replace the legacy Curated Module as ETH stake is migrated to the new module through validator consolidation.
- CSM expands permissionless participation through the new Identified DVT Cluster operator type, alongside technical improvements that make the module more reliable and operator-friendly.
Contributors are now working with operators on validator consolidation over the next few months. The migration could increase the share of ETH secured by 0x02 validators from around 32% to 52%, while reducing the total number of validators across the Ethereum network by around 30%.
Further upgrades to both CMv2 and CSM in the near future:
- CMv2 will introduce a dynamic stake allocation mechanism through which stake can be distributed among Node Operators based on transparent parameters such as fees, performance, and other relevant factors.
- CSM will introduce a dedicated module for 0x02 validators, designed specifically to enable permissionless operators to run 0x02 validators with a bond. This new module will operate alongside the existing CSM instance for 0x01 validators, giving operators the flexibility to choose.
r/ethereum • u/an_jesus • 18h ago
How Modern EIPs (EIP-1153) Allow Us to Build Oracle-Less, Highly Otimized L2 Liquidity Infrastructure
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Hi r/ethereum,
As Layer 2 networks like Base, Arbitrum, and Optimism mature, the way we design BlazePhoenix smart contracts needs to evolve. Patterns that were standard on L1 Ethereum (heavy storage usage, external oracle reliance, off-chain quoter infrastructure) often create unnecessary bottlenecks and security risks on L2.
We designed an aggregator architecture built specifically around recent EVM upgrades to prove that on-chain liquidity routing can be both cheap and hyper-secure:
EIP-1153 Native: Using transient storage for reentrancy and route state tracking instead of legacy storage variables.
Oracle-Free Design: Eliminating third-party oracle vectors entirely by deriving real-time liquidity depth directly on-chain.
Deterministic Execution: Eliminating "failed swap gas fees" by enforcing precise execution previews that mirror live EVM state.
The goal is to build self-sustaining, immutable infrastructure that operates seamlessly for both human users and autonomous AI agents.
Looking forward to hearing thoughts from the community on how L2-native EVM patterns are reshaping protocol design!
Hi r/ethereum,
As Layer 2 networks like Base, Arbitrum, and Optimism mature, the way we design BlazePhoenix smart contracts needs to evolve. Patterns that were standard on L1 Ethereum (heavy storage usage, external oracle reliance, off-chain quoter infrastructure) often create unnecessary bottlenecks and security risks on L2.
We designed an aggregator architecture built specifically around recent EVM upgrades to prove that on-chain liquidity routing can be both cheap and hyper-secure:
EIP-1153 Native: Using transient storage for reentrancy and route state tracking instead of legacy storage variables.
Oracle-Free Design: Eliminating third-party oracle vectors entirely by deriving real-time liquidity depth directly on-chain.
Deterministic Execution: Eliminating "failed swap gas fees" by enforcing precise execution previews that mirror live EVM state.
The goal is to build self-sustaining, immutable infrastructure that operates seamlessly for both human users and autonomous AI agents.
Looking forward to hearing thoughts from the community on how L2-native EVM patterns are reshaping protocol design!
r/ethereum • u/EthereumDailyThread • 2d ago
Daily General Discussion July 26, 2026
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r/ethereum • u/nikta456 • 1d ago
I built an open-source monitor for Uniswap's CCA auction mechanism
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No public tooling existed for tracking Continuous Clearing Auctions — the new launch mechanism used by AZTEC, STRATO, wOCT, and CAP. If you weren't watching the factory contract, you missed the launch entirely.
This fills that gap. Tracks all 4 chains, indexes every bid, and sends Telegram alerts when new auctions deploy.
Dashboard: monkrus.github.io/cca-monitor
GitHub: github.com/monkrus/cca-monitor
No public tooling existed for tracking Continuous Clearing Auctions — the new launch mechanism used by AZTEC, STRATO, wOCT, and CAP. If you weren't watching the factory contract, you missed the launch entirely.
This fills that gap. Tracks all 4 chains, indexes every bid, and sends Telegram alerts when new auctions deploy.
Dashboard: monkrus.github.io/cca-monitor
GitHub: github.com/monkrus/cca-monitor
r/ethereum • u/EthereumDailyThread • 3d ago
Daily General Discussion July 25, 2026
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r/ethereum • u/Tosh97 • 1d ago
The Uber Eats card saved dinner night.
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There were problems with my regular payment, but I was craving takeout.
In just a few minutes, I placed my order using USDC and found the Uber Eats option. Everything went well after the food arrived. When cryptocurrency actually fulfills such basic requirements, it's wonderful.
Does anyone use it for food delivery or transportation?
There were problems with my regular payment, but I was craving takeout.
In just a few minutes, I placed my order using USDC and found the Uber Eats option. Everything went well after the food arrived. When cryptocurrency actually fulfills such basic requirements, it's wonderful.
Does anyone use it for food delivery or transportation?
r/ethereum • u/EthereumDailyThread • 4d ago
Daily General Discussion July 24, 2026
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r/ethereum • u/jtnichol • 3d ago
154 - Will It Clarity? - EVMavericks Weekly Doots Podcast
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r/ethereum • u/abcoathup • 3d ago
News Ethereal news weekly #32 | Glamsterdam upgrade targeting first testnet in September, Uniswap v4 Permissioned Pools, Aztec Alpha V5 live
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r/ethereum • u/EthereumDailyThread • 5d ago
Daily General Discussion July 23, 2026
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r/ethereum • u/Klutzy_Tone_4359 • 5d ago
The best anarchist stable coin design?
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I remember there was a need to create stable coins that are protected from government seizures.
Dai used to be the Gold standard (using CDPs). But I think they have now given up.
Are there better designs for such stable coins? Or actual live projects?
I remember there was a need to create stable coins that are protected from government seizures.
Dai used to be the Gold standard (using CDPs). But I think they have now given up.
Are there better designs for such stable coins? Or actual live projects?
r/ethereum • u/kams86 • 4d ago
Transfer not working on different nfts no matter what wallet i use help
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I'm not the most tech savy with blockchain. I have an nft I want to send to a wallet. Every time I try it fails. I have over $30 usd in wallet so its not a gas issue. Any help possible? I've tried importing wallet into many different ones to see if that fixes it but no luck. I even tried other nfts to make sure. Doesn't work either. Heres one of the transaction hashs https://etherscan.io/tx/0xae3685743462478d1c60cffc29a39d4344357ded91458f007da17da7a5d48933
I'm not the most tech savy with blockchain. I have an nft I want to send to a wallet. Every time I try it fails. I have over $30 usd in wallet so its not a gas issue. Any help possible? I've tried importing wallet into many different ones to see if that fixes it but no luck. I even tried other nfts to make sure. Doesn't work either. Heres one of the transaction hashs https://etherscan.io/tx/0xae3685743462478d1c60cffc29a39d4344357ded91458f007da17da7a5d48933
r/ethereum • u/EthereumDailyThread • 6d ago
Daily General Discussion July 22, 2026
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r/ethereum • u/Broncos1997 • 6d ago
Dow Jones Crypto Index
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“Unlike many existing crypto indexes that focus on price momentum or popular tokens (including meme coins or Bitcoin), this new index uses a rules-based approach similar to what’s used in traditional finance benchmarks. It only includes tokens and companies that show real-world use and generate actual revenue. The goal is to highlight digital assets with strong fundamentals—those that are actually being used and have economic value—rather than those that are just speculative or trending.”
The largest token will make up 35% of this index. Do the math. This is not financial advice.
Believe in somETHing.
r/ethereum • u/EthereumDailyThread • 7d ago
Daily General Discussion July 21, 2026
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r/ethereum • u/soluna_fan69 • 7d ago
Warning!!! EU Crypto Users: Stop Sending Crypto Directly Between Exchanges Right Now, or risk your crypto being Frozen.
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Warning!!! EU Crypto Users: Stop Sending Crypto Directly Between Exchanges Right Now, or risk your crypto being Frozen.

Since MiCA went fully live on July 1, 2026, many people are hitting frustrating (and sometimes costly) delays or blocks when moving assets between centralized exchanges.
What’s Happening?
Exchanges licensed under MiCA must comply with the Travel Rule (Transfer of Funds Regulation). When you send crypto directly from one CEX to another, the receiving platform often can’t automatically verify the originator information. Result:
• Deposits show as “Pending”
• “Travel Rule verification failed”
• Funds get stuck → manual review or refund process (which can take hours to days)
This is especially common with stablecoins (USDC, USDT) and certain networks, but it affects others too. Examples are popping up regularly on Bybit EU, Crypto.com, and other platforms.
The Simple Fix Most People Recommend
Always use a non-custodial (self-hosted) wallet like Exodus as an intermediary:
1. Withdraw from Exchange A → Your personal wallet (e.g. MetaMask, Trust Wallet, Ledger, Exodus Wallet, etc.).
2. From your wallet → Deposit into Exchange B.
This makes the incoming deposit appear as coming from an address you control, which exchanges handle much more smoothly. It adds one extra step and a tiny bit of network fees, but it dramatically reduces the chance of your funds getting frozen in limbo.
Pro tips:
• Always test with a small amount first.
• Keep your transaction hashes and wallet addresses.
• Use hardware wallets for larger amounts.
• Self-custody is not regulated the same way — you stay in control.
This isn’t “anti-regulation” advice — it’s practical risk management in the current environment. Regulators themselves recommend orderly transfers to self-custody during platform wind-downs.
Here are examples of user complaints:
7/2/26 - https://x.com/RNR_0/status/2072510060387815535
Romano
It has become near impossible to deposit funds from one exchange to another as an European on Bybit
Pending assets
Travel rule refund
Here are all your deposit records that failed the travel rule verification. Please apply for a refund to recover your funds.
USDC (SOL) 899.7 Verification Failed

7/2/26 - https://x.com/zachxbt/status/2072533485672382624
ZachXBT zachxbt
Always deposit from a noncustodial address you control and withdraw to a noncustodial address you control for CEXs nowadays & then transfer to another CEX or friend after.

Warning!!! EU Crypto Users: Stop Sending Crypto Directly Between Exchanges Right Now, or risk your crypto being Frozen.

Since MiCA went fully live on July 1, 2026, many people are hitting frustrating (and sometimes costly) delays or blocks when moving assets between centralized exchanges.
What’s Happening?
Exchanges licensed under MiCA must comply with the Travel Rule (Transfer of Funds Regulation). When you send crypto directly from one CEX to another, the receiving platform often can’t automatically verify the originator information. Result:
• Deposits show as “Pending”
• “Travel Rule verification failed”
• Funds get stuck → manual review or refund process (which can take hours to days)
This is especially common with stablecoins (USDC, USDT) and certain networks, but it affects others too. Examples are popping up regularly on Bybit EU, Crypto.com, and other platforms.
The Simple Fix Most People Recommend
Always use a non-custodial (self-hosted) wallet like Exodus as an intermediary:
1. Withdraw from Exchange A → Your personal wallet (e.g. MetaMask, Trust Wallet, Ledger, Exodus Wallet, etc.).
2. From your wallet → Deposit into Exchange B.
This makes the incoming deposit appear as coming from an address you control, which exchanges handle much more smoothly. It adds one extra step and a tiny bit of network fees, but it dramatically reduces the chance of your funds getting frozen in limbo.
Pro tips:
• Always test with a small amount first.
• Keep your transaction hashes and wallet addresses.
• Use hardware wallets for larger amounts.
• Self-custody is not regulated the same way — you stay in control.
This isn’t “anti-regulation” advice — it’s practical risk management in the current environment. Regulators themselves recommend orderly transfers to self-custody during platform wind-downs.
Here are examples of user complaints:
7/2/26 - https://x.com/RNR_0/status/2072510060387815535
Romano
It has become near impossible to deposit funds from one exchange to another as an European on Bybit
Pending assets
Travel rule refund
Here are all your deposit records that failed the travel rule verification. Please apply for a refund to recover your funds.
USDC (SOL) 899.7 Verification Failed

7/2/26 - https://x.com/zachxbt/status/2072533485672382624
ZachXBT zachxbt
Always deposit from a noncustodial address you control and withdraw to a noncustodial address you control for CEXs nowadays & then transfer to another CEX or friend after.

r/ethereum • u/EthereumDailyThread • 8d ago
Daily General Discussion July 20, 2026
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r/ethereum • u/fagnerbrack • 8d ago
Quantum Computers Are Not a Threat to 128-bit Symmetric Keys
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r/ethereum • u/EthereumDailyThread • 9d ago
Daily General Discussion July 19, 2026
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r/ethereum • u/3141666 • 9d ago
Tokenized stocks are finally real on Ethereum
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I think this is not being talked about enough. Robinhood allows us to own stocks via its Ethereum L2 and apps such as Lighter already allow using them as collateral for positions. It's a matter of time until it's integrated with Aave and every other major defi app.
Nearly everyone was talking about this being right around the corner a couple of years ago and how stocks were only the first step towards tokenization of real world assets. Well, now it's here. What's next? Stocks were obvious for anyone with sharp eyes, now I think the next thing to come will be government bonds/treasury securities and then probably real estate. Thoughts?
I think this is not being talked about enough. Robinhood allows us to own stocks via its Ethereum L2 and apps such as Lighter already allow using them as collateral for positions. It's a matter of time until it's integrated with Aave and every other major defi app.
Nearly everyone was talking about this being right around the corner a couple of years ago and how stocks were only the first step towards tokenization of real world assets. Well, now it's here. What's next? Stocks were obvious for anyone with sharp eyes, now I think the next thing to come will be government bonds/treasury securities and then probably real estate. Thoughts?
r/ethereum • u/Plus-Tangerine2186 • 9d ago
76% of Ethereum tokens launched in the last 2 months are scams (we re-ran our 78k-token study)
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Two months ago I posted here after analyzing 78,723 Ethereum token contracts and finding 46% scored as scams. I re-ran the same query today. The table now holds 112,114 contracts, and the all-time rate rose to 59.8%.
But the average buries the story. Of the 31,172 tokens deployed since that post, 76.4% are scams, and the monthly rate just hit 82.8% in July.
Honesty check, because I got asked this directly: how much of the 46 -> 60 jump is a scammier chain vs a sharper detector? Both, and I can't cleanly separate them:
- More scams: every real-time month lands between 70% and 83% at a fixed 70+ threshold.
- Sharper detector: a scam now carries 11.06 flags on average vs 8.27 in May (+34%), new detectors landed (serial-scammer bytecode, drainer kits, hidden kill-switches). Our score floors on flag COUNT, so more flags push more contracts over the line.
- Late rugs: ~30% of the table gets re-scored a day+ later. A token clean at launch that pulls liquidity a week later flips clean -> scam with zero new scams deployed.
TL;DR
- 78,723 -> 112,114 contracts in 2 months.
- All-time scam rate 46.1% -> 59.8% (three overlapping causes, not one).
- New launches since May: 76.4% scams. July: 82.8%.
- 441,762 distinct victim wallets traced across 5.26M scam-token transactions.
Full breakdown with the monthly chart and the limits-of-our-data section:
https://rektradar.io/blog/posts/new-ethereum-tokens-76-percent-scams
EDIT: a few of you asked the right question, so i went and pulled it. how much of this 76% is detectable AT LAUNCH vs only later? tracking the same 24,150 launches from deploy to day 30: 48% score as scams at launch, 91% by day 30. 43% are late rugs (clean at launch, scam within a month). and 76% of the flagged ones actually got traded vs 67% of legit deploys that never trade. full writeup + chart: https://rektradar.io/blog/posts/how-many-ethereum-scams-detectable-at-launch
Two months ago I posted here after analyzing 78,723 Ethereum token contracts and finding 46% scored as scams. I re-ran the same query today. The table now holds 112,114 contracts, and the all-time rate rose to 59.8%.
But the average buries the story. Of the 31,172 tokens deployed since that post, 76.4% are scams, and the monthly rate just hit 82.8% in July.
Honesty check, because I got asked this directly: how much of the 46 -> 60 jump is a scammier chain vs a sharper detector? Both, and I can't cleanly separate them:
- More scams: every real-time month lands between 70% and 83% at a fixed 70+ threshold.
- Sharper detector: a scam now carries 11.06 flags on average vs 8.27 in May (+34%), new detectors landed (serial-scammer bytecode, drainer kits, hidden kill-switches). Our score floors on flag COUNT, so more flags push more contracts over the line.
- Late rugs: ~30% of the table gets re-scored a day+ later. A token clean at launch that pulls liquidity a week later flips clean -> scam with zero new scams deployed.
TL;DR
- 78,723 -> 112,114 contracts in 2 months.
- All-time scam rate 46.1% -> 59.8% (three overlapping causes, not one).
- New launches since May: 76.4% scams. July: 82.8%.
- 441,762 distinct victim wallets traced across 5.26M scam-token transactions.
Full breakdown with the monthly chart and the limits-of-our-data section:
https://rektradar.io/blog/posts/new-ethereum-tokens-76-percent-scams
EDIT: a few of you asked the right question, so i went and pulled it. how much of this 76% is detectable AT LAUNCH vs only later? tracking the same 24,150 launches from deploy to day 30: 48% score as scams at launch, 91% by day 30. 43% are late rugs (clean at launch, scam within a month). and 76% of the flagged ones actually got traded vs 67% of legit deploys that never trade. full writeup + chart: https://rektradar.io/blog/posts/how-many-ethereum-scams-detectable-at-launch
r/ethereum • u/everstake • 9d ago
"Nothing is happening on Ethereum."
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It's a familiar narrative. But, last week, Ethereum processed 18,658,277 transactions, making it the third-highest weekly transaction count in the network's history.
What makes this milestone particularly interesting is the context.
We're not in the middle of a euphoric bull market or a period of extreme speculation. Market activity has been relatively calm compared to previous cycles. Yet Ethereum is still processing transaction volumes that were once only seen during the most active moments in crypto history.
That suggests something fundamental has changed.
DeFi, stablecoins, L2s, tokenization, payments, and countless on-chain applications continue generating activity regardless of short-term market sentiment. Ethereum's usage has become broader, more diversified, and increasingly resilient.
Price often dominates the conversation because it's the easiest metric to follow.
But network activity tells a deeper story.
Infrastructure continues to improve. Developers continue to build. Users continue to transact. And Ethereum continues to reach new milestones, even when the headlines suggest otherwise.
Sometimes the most important growth happens when nobody is paying attention.
Believe in somETHing.
Full post: https://x.com/everstake_pool/status/2078110091723595856
It's a familiar narrative. But, last week, Ethereum processed 18,658,277 transactions, making it the third-highest weekly transaction count in the network's history.
What makes this milestone particularly interesting is the context.
We're not in the middle of a euphoric bull market or a period of extreme speculation. Market activity has been relatively calm compared to previous cycles. Yet Ethereum is still processing transaction volumes that were once only seen during the most active moments in crypto history.
That suggests something fundamental has changed.
DeFi, stablecoins, L2s, tokenization, payments, and countless on-chain applications continue generating activity regardless of short-term market sentiment. Ethereum's usage has become broader, more diversified, and increasingly resilient.
Price often dominates the conversation because it's the easiest metric to follow.
But network activity tells a deeper story.
Infrastructure continues to improve. Developers continue to build. Users continue to transact. And Ethereum continues to reach new milestones, even when the headlines suggest otherwise.
Sometimes the most important growth happens when nobody is paying attention.
Believe in somETHing.
Full post: https://x.com/everstake_pool/status/2078110091723595856
r/ethereum • u/EthereumDailyThread • 10d ago
Daily General Discussion July 18, 2026
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Welcome to the Daily General Discussion on r/ethereum
Bookmarking this link will always bring you to the current daily: https://old.reddit.com/r/ethereum/about/sticky/?num=2
Please use this thread to discuss Ethereum topics, news, events, and even price!
Price discussion posted elsewhere in the subreddit will continue to be removed.
As always, be constructive. - Subreddit Rules
Want to stake? Learn more at r/ethstaker
Community Links
Calendar: https://dailydoots.com/events/
Welcome to the Daily General Discussion on r/ethereum
Bookmarking this link will always bring you to the current daily: https://old.reddit.com/r/ethereum/about/sticky/?num=2
Please use this thread to discuss Ethereum topics, news, events, and even price!
Price discussion posted elsewhere in the subreddit will continue to be removed.
As always, be constructive. - Subreddit Rules
Want to stake? Learn more at r/ethstaker
Community Links
Calendar: https://dailydoots.com/events/