Trusted Editorial content, reviewed by leading industry experts and seasoned editors. Ad Disclosure The first week of the year has not been unkind to the market, with Ethereum (ETH) entering 2026 with a mixed narrative that reflects both progress and restraint.

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Trusted Editorial content, reviewed by leading industry experts and seasoned editors. Ad Disclosure Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin said the network has effectively "solved" the blockchain trilemma: decentralization, consensus, and high bandwidth, arguing that the missing ingredients are now live on mainnet or within reach as zero-knowledge Ethereum virtual machines (ZK-EVMs) move toward production use.

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Trusted Editorial content, reviewed by leading industry experts and seasoned editors. Ad Disclosure Solana is approaching a pivotal moment in its evolution as it prepares for one of the most consequential network upgrades.

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Trusted Editorial content, reviewed by leading industry experts and seasoned editors. Ad Disclosure Aave founder and CEO Stani Kulechov has responded to recent governance tensions within the Aave ecosystem, outlining a strategic plan to address operational control concerns and accelerate long-term growth.

Trusted Editorial content, reviewed by leading industry experts and seasoned editors. Ad Disclosure The XRP ecosystem made significant strides in 2025, from greater regulatory clarity and key network upgrades to new partnerships with Ripple and more.

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