Ethereum’s market capitalization experienced a significant surge of 42% in just five days after the successful implementation of the Pectra upgrade. This growth propelled ETH past Coca-Cola and Alibaba in market cap rankings. Here’s a deep dive into the upgrade, its impact, and potential security risks.
Category: Blockchain
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