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The post Vitalik Buterin Warns of RPC Risks, Proposes Partially Stateless Ethereum Nodes appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin has unveiled an ambitious new proposal that promises to turbocharge Ethereum’s scalability and privacy while preserving decentralization. In a detailed blog post on May 19 , Buterin introduced the concept of partially stateless nodes – a breakthrough approach designed to make running Ethereum nodes easier, more efficient, and censorship-resistant. Here’s what you need to know. The Hidden Danger of RPC Centralization There is a growing risk in the Ethereum ecosystem: the increasing dominance of Remote Procedure Call (RPC) providers. These services allow wallets, users, and decentralized apps to interact with Ethereum without running their own full nodes, but there’s a catch. “A market structure dominated by a few RPC providers will face strong pressure to deplatform or censor users,” Buterin warned . Some providers already exclude entire countries, creating a dangerous concentration of power that threatens Ethereum’s foundational principles of openness and trustlessness. What Are Partially Stateless Nodes – And Why They Matter Buterin’s solution? Partially stateless nodes – a novel node design that validates blocks “statelessly.” Unlike traditional full nodes that require storing the entire blockchain history and all Merkle proofs, these nodes selectively keep only relevant data subsets. This means users can configure their nodes to store data tied to their own accounts, frequently used decentralized finance (DeFi) protocols, and popular tokens like Ether and stablecoins. Queries outside this stored subset either fail or are routed through RPC providers, dramatically reducing storage needs and bandwidth without sacrificing security. Balancing Efficiency, Privacy, and Trust As Ethereum scales and gas limits rise, running a full node becomes increasingly resource-intensive. Partially stateless nodes aim to ease this burden, enabling more users to run nodes locally and maintain privacy-preserving access to blockchain data. Beyond reducing resource demands, this design addresses metadata privacy concerns, helping users avoid exposing their full transaction activity. The approach aligns with ongoing Ethereum Improvement Proposals like EIP-4444, which focuses on decentralized history storage, and reflects Buterin’s broader push to keep Ethereum’s infrastructure robust and user-friendly. The world is watching. Will Ethereum’s new innovation win?
Despite a prolonged crypto winter weighing heavily on Shiba Inu’s (SHIB) price, the project’s community-driven spirit continues to burn bright. Lucie, Shiba Inu’s lead marketer, has recently reaffirmed the token’s relevance in a detailed post, emphasizing its resilience, decentralized nature, and the unwavering support of its global community. In a Sunday post , the pundit explained why SHIB remains a significant player in the digital asset ecosystem of 2025, tracing its transformation from a meme-inspired experiment to a multifaceted blockchain project. “What began as an experiment became a global force ,” she wrote, referencing SHIB’s launch in August 2020 by the pseudonymous creator Ryoshi with the aim of eventually shifting control from traditional power structures directly to the people. Notably, often dismissed in its early days as “just another meme coin,” SHIB defied expectations, soaring to a peak market capitalization of over $40 billion in October 2021. According to Lucie, what sets SHIB apart isn’t just its price action, but its real-world impact, like enabling community members to buy homes, clear debts, and launch businesses. One of the defining moments in SHIB’s history came in 2021, when Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin famously burned 410 trillion SHIB tokens and donated another 50 trillion to India’s Relief Fund. This act reduced supply and demonstrated SHIB’s potential for humanitarian impact. Lucie also credited SHIB’s ability to thrive amid leadership changes. When founder Ryoshi stepped away in 2022, Shytoshi Kusama took over, expanding the ecosystem significantly. Today, SHIB includes a decentralized exchange (ShibaSwap), multiple tokens (LEASH, BONE, TREAT), NFT collections, and, most notably, Shibarium, the project’s Layer 2 blockchain. “ Shibarium represents the natural evolution of the ecosystem,” Lucie said, pointing to its achievements such as over 1 billion transactions , millions of wallet addresses, and 5-second block times as of April 2025. She also emphasized that, unlike many contemporaries that emerged in the same bull cycle, SHIB has never been beholden to venture capitalists or corporate agendas. “SHIB has never been controlled by billionaires or VC firms,” Lucie added. “There were no private sales, no early access, just a community pushing together.” Meanwhile, the ecosystem’s community, known as the ShibArmy, remains the project’s heartbeat. From organizing token burns and developing new tools to expanding adoption, their grassroots efforts have sustained SHIB through every high and low. That said, as the crypto market continues to mature, SHIB stands as a testament to decentralization’s power to survive multiple market crashes, outlive numerous competitors, and continuously evolve its utility beyond its meme coin origins. “This is decentralization in its purest form,” Lucie concluded. “ This is hope coded into the blockchain.” At press time, SHIB was trading at $0.00001404, down 3.11% in the past 24 hours.
The post XRP Price Prediction if Ripple IPO Goes Public appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News A new post by Italian crypto expert Fabio Zuccara is turning heads in the XRP community. It explores a bold scenario: what if Ripple goes public and eventually matches the market value of tech giants like Google, Apple, or Microsoft? What would that mean for XRP’s price ? Let’s break it down. Ripple’s Current Status At present, XRP is the fourth-largest cryptocurrency , with a market capitalization of $137.36 billion and a 24-hour trading volume of $3.11 billion . XRP has a circulating supply of 58.62 billion coins , and its current price stands at $2.34 — marking a staggering 343.1% increase in the past year . Meanwhile, Ripple Labs , the company behind XRP’s technology, has an estimated valuation of $10.88 billion . Grok’s XRP Price Prediction if Ripple Goes Public As per Grok , the AI chatbot from Elon Musk’s xAI , to simulate how XRP’s price could evolve based on Ripple’s hypothetical IPO and massive future growth. Here’s what the Grok-powered scenario analysis suggests: If Ripple’s valuation matches Google ($2.021 trillion), XRP could reach $440.46 If Ripple matches Apple ($3.155 trillion), XRP could hit $687.47 If Ripple equals Microsoft ($3.376 trillion), XRP could soar to $735.58 Note : Although Ripple and XRP are separate entities, the analysis assumes XRP’s value is closely tied to Ripple’s success — a common perspective among many investors. XRP to $735: Is It a Realistic Prediction? Despite the excitement, many crypto analysts are skeptical. Most experts suggest that XRP could reach between $3 and $20 by 2030 in a more realistic scenario. Crypto analyst Zuccara acknowledges that a $735 price point for XRP would require: Global crypto adoption Clear and supportive regulations Massive institutional investment And above all, Ripple actually going public .article-inside-link { margin-left: 0 !important; border: 1px solid #0052CC4D; border-left: 0; border-right: 0; padding: 10px 0; text-align: left; } .entry ul.article-inside-link li { font-size: 14px; line-height: 21px; font-weight: 600; list-style-type: none; margin-bottom: 0; display: inline-block; } .entry ul.article-inside-link li:last-child { display: none; } Also Read : XRP Price News: Key Support, Resistance, and What to Expect On May 19 , Ripple IPO: Not Happening Anytime Soon While the idea of a Ripple IPO is appealing to many investors , Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse has previously clarified that there are no plans for an IPO in the near future . Until Ripple officially announces otherwise, such predictions — while fascinating — remain speculative. Final Thoughts While Grok’s AI-based scenario adds an interesting layer to the XRP price discussion, it’s important to remember the difference between possibility and probability . The $735 target is based on ideal conditions that may not unfold. 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No. Ripple CEO says there’s no IPO planned for now, making any XRP-related IPO speculation uncertain. How does Ripple’s IPO affect XRP’s price? An IPO could boost confidence and demand for XRP, but the price impact depends on adoption, utility, and investor sentiment. What is a realistic XRP price prediction for 2030? Analysts suggest XRP could realistically reach $3 to $20 by 2030, depending on adoption and market conditions.
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Revolut, a European neobank with crypto support, plans to invest more than 1 billion euro ($1.1 billion) in France and apply for a local banking license. According to a May 19 Fortune report, Revolut representatives announced the initiative during the Choose France business summit hosted by President Emmanuel Macron in Paris. The London-based neobank also plans to set up its new European Union-serving headquarters in Paris, promising to invest 1 billion euro and hire at least 200 people within three years. Revolut spokespeople also said that the firm is in the process of submitting an application to the French banking regulator Prudential Supervision and Resolution Authority. According to an anonymous source cited by Fortune, the regulator has been pushing the neobank to get a license to improve supervision due to its popularity in France. Revolut currently employs about 300 people and serves five million customers in France. This makes the nation the neobank’s top European Union market. Related: Revolut doubles profits to $1.3B on user growth, crypto trading boom Aiming for the stars Revolut hopes to onboard 10 million users by the end of next year and then double that number by 2030. The firm already offers loans, trading and cryptocurrency support in its mobile-first banking platform. The neobank has seen rapid growth ever since its founding in 2015. The company recently received a $45 billion valuation and reportedly served over 55 million customers as of late May. Revolut’s 2024 annual report release shows that the firm’s 2024 revenue was 3.1 billion British pounds ($4 billion). A recent Financial News article also puts the company’s headcount at 10,133 employees as of Dec. 31, 2024. Related: Revolut expands crypto exchange to 30 new markets in Europe An increasingly regulated institution Revolut obtained its UK banking license in late July 2024, where 11 million of its customers are located. Now, the neobank is aggressively looking to obtain similar permits across other jurisdictions, with 10 applications underway. Revolut received the Prepaid Payment Instruments license from India’s central bank earlier this month. This license allows the bank to offer multi-currency forex cards and cross-border remittance services in India. EU-based Revolut customers now leverage its Lithuania operations. The firm received a banking license in Lithuania at the end of 2018, enabling it to serve customers across the European Economic Area better. Magazine: Crypto wanted to overthrow banks, now it’s becoming them in stablecoin fight
ETH traders expected ETH to rally above $3.5K despite short-term momentum cool-off.