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Margaux Nijkerk

Margaux Nijkerk

Margaux Nijkerk reports on the Ethereum protocol and L2s. A graduate of Johns Hopkins and Emory universities, she has a masters in International Affairs & Economics. She holds a small amount of ETH and other altcoins.

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Sepolia Is the First Ethereum Testnet to Get a Post-Merge Upgrade
Upgrades to Ethereum test networks – even small ones – are important steps in ensuring that the new proof-of-stake protocol runs smoothly.
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By Margaux Nijkerk
Aug 22, 2022 at 4:16 p.m. UTC
Aug 22, 2022
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EOS Network Foundation Members Switch Support to Crypto Protocol Antelope After Hard Fork
Once the split takes place, the protocol will be led by a coalition connected to the EOS Network Foundation, following the foundation’s separation from Block.one.
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By Margaux Nijkerk
Aug 17, 2022 at 8:31 p.m. UTC
Aug 17, 2022
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Vitalik Buterin speaks at the Blockchain Futurist Conference in Toronto. (Aoyon Ashraf/CoinDesk)
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What Bear Market? Canada’s Largest Blockchain Conference Beamed With Bullish Energy
The main takeaway from the Blockchain Futurist Conference was that spirits are high despite the crypto winter.
Vitalik Buterin speaks at the Blockchain Futurist Conference in Toronto. (Aoyon Ashraf/CoinDesk)
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Aug 12, 2022 at 7:50 p.m. UTC
Aug 12, 2022
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Ethereum’s Merge Now Has Tentative September Dates
Ethereum developers discussed some potential dates for the long-awaited event. Also: the Goerli testnet merge post-mortem.
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By Margaux Nijkerk
Aug 11, 2022 at 3:38 p.m. UTC
Aug 11, 2022
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Goerli merged with its Bellatrix beacon chain. (Lance Grandahl/Unsplash)
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Ethereum
Ethereum’s Third and Final Testnet Merge Goes Live on Goerli
Ethereum’s mainnet Merge with the proof-of-stake Beacon Chain should happen sometime next month.
Goerli merged with its Bellatrix beacon chain. (Lance Grandahl/Unsplash)
By Margaux Nijkerk
Aug 11, 2022 at 1:48 a.m. UTC
Aug 11, 2022
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Ethereum
What the Merge Means for Ethereum Miners
There is speculation about moving to Ethereum Classic once proof-of-work is gone from the main chain, but mining pools remain split on where they will turn in a post-Merge wor...
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By Margaux Nijkerk
Aug 5, 2022 at 6:28 p.m. UTC
Aug 5, 2022
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Goerli Is Coming: Ethereum’s Last Rehearsal Before the Merge
The Prater upgrade, the first component of the upcoming Goerli testnet merge, is happening this week.
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Aug 3, 2022 at 11:30 a.m. UTC
Aug 3, 2022
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Ethereum Developers Address Potential Glitch Ahead of the Merge
The chance of an MEV-Boost failure is slim, but contingencies should ensure that the Merge still happens smoothly.
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By Margaux Nijkerk
Aug 2, 2022 at 8:49 p.m. UTC
Aug 2, 2022
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Ethereum After the Merge: What Comes Next?
Post-Merge, the Surge, the Verge, the Purge and the Splurge will continue to make Ethereum's proof-of-stake blockchain more scalable and secure.
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By Margaux Nijkerk
Aug 1, 2022 at 8:27 p.m. UTC
Aug 1, 2022
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Naomi Osaka on Day 2 of the Mutua Madrid Open at La Caja Magica on April 29, 2022 in Madrid, Spain (Robert Prange/Getty Images)
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Women’s Sports Leagues and Crypto: An Overlooked Investment Opportunity?
Fans of these leagues have a relatively high knowledge of cryptocurrencies, yet fewer crypto companies invest in female athletes and teams. This feature is part of CoinDesk's...
Naomi Osaka on Day 2 of the Mutua Madrid Open at La Caja Magica on April 29, 2022 in Madrid, Spain (Robert Prange/Getty Images)
By Margaux Nijkerk
Jul 27, 2022 at 4:24 p.m. UTC
Jul 27, 2022
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