According to the Ethereum co-founder, a 33.3% increase to 40 million would be "reasonable" at the moment.

Vitalik Buterin has recently suggested a PoS simplification that involves reducing the number of validator signatures required per block, which would, in turn, ease the network load.

Their collaboration is set to address the critical challenge of data availability, a key factor in advancing Starknet’s scalability.

Ethereum’s supply has dipped to a new low since the Shanghai upgrade, fueled by a surge in market and on-chain activities. Over $58 million in ETH has been burned recently, indicating a strong deflationary trend within the network.

The strategy put in place by Thirdweb to mitigate a security vulnerability found in hundreds of smart contracts earlier this week seems to be working.

With over 90% of Ethereum blocks now being built using MEV-Boost middleware, concerns over centralized block builders and increased transaction censorship have emerged. This shift challenges Ethereum's foundational principles of independence and decentralization.

Despite Blast’s impressive TVL increase, concerns arise over its aggressive marketing and the centralization of fund control. These worries are magnified by the lack of essential Layer 2 functionalities, raising questions about the platform’s technical maturity and future prospects.

Blast has quickly attracted over $320 million in deposits, promising high APYs and an upcoming token airdrop. Its unique approach positions it as a notable new player in the Layer 2 field.