Crypto Tech 2024 Review: Ethereum Duncun, Solana Surge, and Layer-2 Boom
This special edition of the Protocol looks back at 2024’s groundbreaking developments and forward to what the coming year might bring for blockchain technology.
Let’s dive into the milestones, trends, and predictions shaping the next era of crypto.
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1. A Look Back: Top Crypto Tech Milestones of 2024
Ethereum’s Duncun Upgrade: 2024 marked Ethereum’s most significant network upgrade yet. Ethereum activated the Cancun-Deneb (Dencun) upgrade, a landmark improvement designed to enhance scalability and reduce data fees, marking a pivotal step in the…
