CoinDesk Podcast Network - THE PROTOCOL: Ethereum’s Overcrowding & Optimistic Fault Proofs Unveiled

The inaugural episode of CoinDesk's tech-focused podcast examines Bitcoin, Ethereum, and the intricate ecosystem of blockchain "layers" currently under rapid development by software engineers.


This episode is sponsored by the Algorand Foundation.

In this episode of "The Protocol," join our hosts, Brad Keoun, the founding editor of The Protocol newsletter, along with tech journalists Sam Kessler and Margaux Nijkerk, as they delve into the ever-evolving realm of blockchain technology, with a specific emphasis on Ethereum.

In addition to discussing Ethereum's rapidly growing validator numbers and the potential bottlenecks they pose, they delve into the pressing issue of network overcrowding. They also uncover the significance of optimistic fault proofs and how these innovative solutions play a pivotal role in enhancing security and scalability.


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At Last, Blockchain Developer OP Labs Delivers ‘Fault Proofs’ Missing From Core Design 

BLOCKCHAIN BAKE-OFF 

Ethereum Developers Appear Successful in Second Attempt at Holesky Test Network Launch 

The Protocol: Ethereum Struggles With Sprawl as Optimism Airdrops $27M 

The Most Pressing Issue on Ethereum is Validator Size Growth 

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Lost Debate - SBF Trial, Menendez Scandal, Broken Elections

Failed cryptocurrency founder Sam Bankman-Fried’s criminal trial kicked off this week. Rikki and guest co-host Isaac Saul explain what you need to know about the case and what we can expect from the proceedings.

Many congressional Democrats have called for New Jersey Senator Bob Menendez to resign after being indicted on federal bribery charges in September. Is this the right move?

Finally, the hosts discuss the current state of elections and why so many people complain about a broken system without taking action to fix it.


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Menendez Scandal - 0:14

Broken Elections - 11:55

SBF Trial - 31:13


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CoinDesk Podcast Network - MARKETS DAILY: Crypto Update | Bitcoin vs. Oil Price Fundamentals

Noelle Acheson, the mind behind the Crypto Is Macro Now newsletter, explores the market reset, crypto funding, the oil price and more.

Today's episode is sponsored by CME Group.

Today’s Stories:

https://twitter.com/KaikoData/status/1709855957344567574?s=20 

Crypto Fundraising Hits 3-Year Low as Firms Struggle to Raise Capital: Messari 

CMCC Global Raises $100M for Hong Kong-Based Blockchain Companies 

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This episode was hosted by Noelle Acheson. “Markets Daily” is executive produced by Jared Schwartz and produced and edited by Eleanor Pahl. All original music by Doc Blust and Colin Mealey.

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CoinDesk Podcast Network - SBF TRIAL PODCAST: 10/5 Update

The SBF trial has officially kicked off the first round of witness testimony. 


Link to story: Sam Bankman-Fried ‘Lied,’ DOJ Tells Jury; Defense Tries to Pin FTX Collapse on Caroline Ellison

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Stuff They Don't Want You To Know - Listener Mail: Hearing Voices, Hacking Everything, and Med Beds

Samurai shares his perspective on hearing voices. Anon relates the strange story of medbeds. Glass Gate reveals a terrifying look into just how easily gate codes and digital entry barriers can be compromised -- as well as why this won't be fixed anytime soon, and why your own personal security is way less... well, secure... than you might have assumed. All this and more in this week's listener mail segment.

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Focus on Africa - Egypt: A Testimony of alleged torture

A report submitted to the UN Committee against Torture this week said, torture in Egypt has been used as a political tool to curtail dissent and that it was so widespread it amounted to crimes against humanity. We hear a testimony from an Egyptian female in exile in the United States, who alleges she was tortured in prison, under the current regime. The Egyptian government denies all allegations of torture in facilities, including prisons. Also quelea birds are a pest across many countries on the continent. Recently, Tanzania culled over a million of them but the chemical used to kill them in Africa, is either banned or restricted in other countries. I speak to my colleague Dorcas Wangira who has covered this story extensively in Kenya. And we meet Rwanda's first female Barista.

Inside Europe - Inside Europe – 5 October 2023

Ukraine war fatigue helps a pro-Putin politician to victory in Slovakia, will Europe step to fill the US gap in military aid to Kyiv? As Nagorno Karabakh prepares for dissolution, what role did Turkish drones play in Baku's victory? Also: women in Greenland demand compensation over a birth control scandal and as a major Dutch gas field closes, many residents say 'Good riddance.'

The Commentary Magazine Podcast - Biden’s Building a Wall, It’s Gonna Be Huge

Today's podcast scratches its head at the news that Joe Biden is...building a border wall? And throwing $9 billion in debt-relief aid at student loans even though the Supreme Court said his last plan was unconstitutional? Meanwhile, in New York, Trump's argument that the fraud case against him is "election interference" is getting pretty good support from...the judge in the case? And the state attorney general? Give a listen.

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CBS News Roundup - 10/05/2023 | World News Round Up

Biden administration moves to resume border wall construction. The race for Speaker of the House. Picket line frustration. CBS News Correspondent Steve Kathan has today's World News Roundup.

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