Quick Take
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Zak.eth introduces the ECF.
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Ethereum House launches a hub in SF.
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Circle introduces the Circle Gateway.
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QuickNode releases Aerodrome Swap API.
https://open.spotify.com/episode/1kSsFN135iBIPC8VhJGcaI
Introducing Ethereum Community Foundation
Blockchain protocol engineer Zak Cole introduced the Ethereum Community Foundation (ECF), a new organization dedicated to funding Ethereum projects that aim to increase the price and utility of ETH. The organization serves ETH holders, operating under the motto that “ETH to $10k is a requirement, not a meme.” The ECF focuses on supporting immutable, credibly neutral, token-free projects that contribute to burning ETH. Funded projects must be committed to growing ETH’s value and enhancing its institutional adoption. Cole criticized the absence of a burn mechanism in EIP-4844 and noted that many projects previously funded by the Ethereum Foundation eventually turned into for-profit ventures. The ECF emphasizes optimizing for ETH price, network security, and broader usage. As its first initiative, the ECF is launching the Ethereum Validator Association (EVA), which will enable validators to express preferences using their staked ETH, aiming to improve validator representation within Ethereum.
Ethereum House Launches SF Hub
The Ethereum House introduced its permanent builders studio and community hub for Ethereum in downtown San Francisco. The hub is located on the 12th floor of Frontier Tower, a “vertical village” hosting AI, robotics, biotech, and longevity projects. The Ethereum House initiative is supported by an Ethereum Foundation grant. The Ethereum House centers on three core pillars: a Builders Studio where founders, developers, and researchers collaborate and build; a Salon Series featuring curated discussions; and partnerships with universities to connect academic research and students with real-world Ethereum development. The hub will also host Ethereum’s 10th birthday celebration on July 30th.
Circle Introduces Circle Gateway
Stablecoin issuer Circle unveiled Circle Gateway, a new solution designed to unify USDC balances across multiple chains using a non-custodial smart contract. The feature will enable users to perform single-click crosschain USDC transfers, eliminating the need for bridging and switching networks. Aimed at boosting capital efficiency and simplifying liquidity management in today’s fragmented ecosystem, Circle Gateway will initially launch on Avalanche, Base, and Ethereum testnets later in July.
QuickNode Releases Aerodrome Swap API
Ethereum infrastructure provider QuickNode launched the Aerodrome Swap API, a developer-friendly interface for interacting with the Aerodrome DEX on Base. The API offers both REST and WebSocket endpoints, enabling developers to access extensive DEX data, including prices, fees, reserves, trading volumes, APR, and TVL. Beyond data access, the API allows traders to execute token swaps with features like routing optimization, slippage protection, and pre-trade price quotes, all through a single API call. Developers can leverage the API to build applications like analytics dashboards, portfolio trackers, yield optimization tools, and trading bots.
Ecosystem
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CoW Protocol deploys on Polygon
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Katana goes live on mainnet
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Sky achieves 900m USDS supplied
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Onchain Labs introduces Talos
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Aligned introduces Suite of Products
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Superseed launches SUPR incentives
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Pods releases a new homepage
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Base targets higher elasticity
Reads
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Eric on ETH’s MicroStrategy era
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Privy cross-boarder payments case study
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Institutional
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