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Consensys raises the gas limit on its validators.
Symbiotic goes live on Ethereum mainnet.
Andre Cronje reveals SEC investigations in 2021.
Geth is looking to hire a software engineer.
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Consensys Raises Gas Limit On Validators
Consensys announced that it increased the gas limit for its ConsenSys and MetaMask validators, aligning with more than 40% of Ethereum validators now signaling support for a higher gas limit to improve network capacity. Coinbase adopted this increase in December 2024. Data from gaslimit.pics reveals that over 42% of validators now signal a gas limit exceeding 30 million. Raising the block gas limit allows each block to contain more data, which improves transaction throughput and allows developers to build more complex applications. The adjustment does not require a hard fork; validators can implement the change simply by modifying their node configurations. When more than 50% signal for an increase, the block gas limit will automatically increase.
Symbiotic Goes Live On Mainnet
Symbiotic, a restaking-based shared security protocol, is now live on Ethereum mainnet. The launch includes its immutable core contracts, configurable slashing mechanisms, and Vaults—specialized smart contracts that enable flexible stake delegation while maintaining security through slashing. Vaults facilitate seamless collaboration between stakers, operators, and networks, allowing stake to be shared across multiple ecosystems. With a modular framework, Symbiotic empowers networks to configure their security parameters, including collateral assets, asset ratios, node operator selection, rewards, and slashing mechanisms. Since opening for deposits in June 2024, Symbiotic has attracted over $1.8 billion in TVL, with 50 networks, 78 operators, and 55 Vaults integrated.
Andre Cronje Reveals SEC Investigation
Andre Cronje, co-founder of Sonic Labs and creator of Yearn Finance, revealed that the SEC began investigating Yearn Finance in 2021. Despite having no token sales, no fundraising, and no personal financial benefit, the inquiries lasted multiple years focusing on potential securities violations. Cronje explained that the investigations drained his time, energy, and financial resources, ultimately forcing him to step away from public development in the DeFi space. Having previously been advised by investigators to remain silent about the investigation, Cronje says that changes in the SEC’s new direction have now allowed him to share his experience.
Geth Is Hiring A Software Engineer
Geth, the most widely used Ethereum execution client, is hiring a software engineer to join its team. The role involves developing Ethereum execution layer protocol features, contributing to the Ethereum protocol roadmap, and enhancing Geth's reliability and efficiency. The position is fully remote, though there is a preference for candidates located near the Ethereum Foundation offices in Boulder or Berlin. Paradigm is also offering a $20K bounty for successfully referring a candidate for the role.
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