Quick Take
Obol announces its $OBOL token.
SEC launches a crypto task force.
Vitalik responds to community demands.
Interface launches a web app.
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Obol Introduces $OBOL Airdrop
Obol introduced its OBOL governance and utility token with a total supply of 500 million, allocating 7.5% to an airdrop for the Obol Core Community, Obol Contributions Holders, and Solo Stakers, including Rocketpool Node Operators. The Core Community includes Techne credential holders, testnet participants, and Obol DappNode owners. Contributions Holders are those who provided ETH to run Distributed Validators (DVs). The airdrop will be claimable starting January 24th and will remain open for 90 days. Tokens will initially be locked as non-transferable NFTs. A future governance vote will later enable transferability. Obol also introduced the Obol Product Suite, a toolset for running secure, slashing-resistant DVs, and the Decentralized Operator Ecosystem, a global network of 600 credentialed operators. Obol’s distributed validators improve Ethereum’s fault tolerance by distributing a validator's key across multiple nodes.
SEC Launches Crypto Task Force
SEC Chairman Mark T. Uyeda launched a new crypto task force, led by SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce, to create a clear regulatory framework for crypto assets. Its goals include establishing guidelines for registration, reducing confusion, fostering innovation, combating fraud, and coordinating with federal, state, and international bodies. The task force will engage investors, industry participants, academics, and the public to shift the SEC’s approach from reactive enforcement to proactive clarity. The SEC is welcoming public input at Crypto@sec.gov, with future roundtables planned for broader feedback.
Vitalik Responds To Community Demands
In response to calls for the resignation of the Ethereum Foundation's Executive Director, Aya Miyaguchi, Vitalik Buterin firmly stated "No" noting that he holds the authority to appoint the foundation's leadership. Buterin also expressed concern that the mounting pressure on community members is creating a toxic environment for top talent. The remarks were made amid requests to appoint Ethereum researcher Danny Ryan as the new Executive Director. Danny Ryan expressed appreciation for the community's support and urged the community to be respectful and reasoned in their debates. Ryan also mentioned that he has been in ongoing conversations with Vitalik and others about his potential role in the next phase of the Ethereum Foundation.
Interface Launches A Web App
Interface, a social app for tracking onchain activities, launched its web application. The platform enables users to follow wallets and explore onchain events such as token swaps, NFT mints, and contract interactions. It also supports wallet following and copy trading. The app provides insights into a wallet's token balances, trade PnL, and collectibles across Ethereum, Base, OP Mainnet, and Arbitrum. Users can log in with their Ethereum wallet to start tracking wallets.
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