Ethereum Prepares Mainnet Launch of AI Agent Economy Standard
Ethereum is set to activate ERC-8004 on mainnet, introducing a standardized framework that allows AI agents to operate as economic actors across decentralized networks.
Ethereum is set to activate ERC-8004 on mainnet, introducing a standardized framework that allows AI agents to operate as economic actors across decentralized networks.
Layer 1 protocol Saga paused its SagaEVM chain after a smart contract exploit drained nearly $7 million in USDC, which was later bridged out and converted to ether.
Blockchain security firm CertiK flagged a suspected exploit at Makina Finance that drained roughly $5 million from a stablecoin pool using a large flash loan.
A mainnet is the live blockchain where real transactions are processed and cryptocurrencies have actual value.
A chain swap is the process of moving cryptocurrency tokens from one blockchain to another while maintaining user balances.
A non-fungible token is a unique blockchain-based digital asset that represents ownership of a specific item.
A testnet is a blockchain environment where developers test features and applications using tokens with no real monetary value.
A decentralized autonomous organization is a blockchain-based entity governed by smart contracts and community voting rather than central control.
A token standard is a set of rules defining how a cryptocurrency token is created, managed, and interacts with blockchain applications.
A token swap is the process of exchanging one cryptocurrency token for another, often during a network upgrade or protocol migration.
Total value locked (TVL) measures the total amount of cryptocurrency assets deposited in a decentralized finance protocol.
Zero-knowledge applications are blockchain programs that use cryptographic proofs to verify logic and data while preserving user privacy.
An oracle is a service that supplies blockchains with real-world data needed for smart contracts and DeFi applications.
Decentralized applications are blockchain-based programs that run using smart contracts instead of centralized servers.
Decentralized Finance (DeFi) is a blockchain-based financial system that uses smart contracts to offer services without banks or intermediaries.