Smart contracts

private keys

2026-07-24 02:15:16

Private Key Compromises Account for Over 40% of Crypto Hack Losses

DeFiLlama data shows crypto projects have lost $16.69 billion to hacks, with about 40% tied to compromised private keys. Security firms say the main weakness is no longer smart contract code, but key management and operational security.

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Pi Network

2026-07-24 01:45:16

Pi Network Moves to Protocol 20 as Mainnet Adds Smart Contract Capability

Pi Network says its major nodes now run version 20.2 under Protocol 20, enabling smart contracts and dApps on mainnet. The rollout comes with second migrations, mandatory 2FA, and continued price pressure after Kraken listing.

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Ethereum

2026-07-24 00:55:17

Vitalik Vows to Replace ETH Smart Contracts with New Language Within 5 Years, FOCIL Anti-Censorship Locked for Hegota

Vitalik Buterin outlined a 5-year plan to migrate Ethereum smart contracts to a new language while building an 'ugly-free cypherpunk Ethereum.' FOCIL anti-censorship proposal is locked for Hegota upgrade. L2 roadmap pivots, and EF unveils three-track priorities.

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Etherscan

2026-07-23 22:50:16

How Etherscan Works and What Users Can Check on Ethereum

Etherscan is a read-only explorer for Ethereum that lets users inspect transactions, wallet activity, gas fees, contract code, and token approvals without an account.

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DAO

2026-07-23 22:35:15

What Is a DAO? From the 2016 Hack to the Reality of On-Chain Governance

DAOs run through smart contracts, token voting, and shared treasuries on-chain. The model gained traction after the collapse of The DAO in 2016, but legal uncertainty, voter apathy, and governance attacks still define its limits.

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Avalanche

2026-07-23 22:10:15

Avalanche Deep Dive: The Ethereum Killer with 6,500 TPS and $0.08 Fees

Avalanche is a fast, low-cost blockchain rivaling Ethereum. This article explores its consensus mechanism, subnet architecture, AVAX token uses, comparisons with Ethereum, and the Teleporter tool.

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crypto bounty

2026-07-23 21:15:16

Crypto Bounty Campaigns Explained: Bug Rewards Can Pay Big, Social Tasks Often Don’t

Crypto bounty campaigns usually fall into two groups: bug bounties and social media bounties. The first can pay well for skilled developers, while the second is easier to join but often offers low rewards and higher token risk.

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Ethereum

2026-07-23 21:00:15

Ethereum Smart Contracts: How They Work, How to Write Them, and the Risks

This article explains what Ethereum smart contracts are, how they automate execution with if/when...then logic, how to write them in Solidity, and the security and regulatory risks highlighted by the DAO hack.

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