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At 7:29 UTC today, on epoch 222464, the Pectra network upgrade went live on the Sepolia testnet. Unfortunately, an issue with Sepolia’s permissioned deposit contract prevented many execution layer clients from including transactions in blocks. The roo…
We’re excited to announce that the next Devconnect will be held in Buenos Aires, Argentina, from November 17th to the 22nd, 2025 at the iconic venue La Rural! This year, we are aiming for something bigger than just Devconnect: We want to support an ef…
Have we witnessed a quantum breakthrough? Sam Korus and Nicholas Grous are joined by ARK Chief Futurist, Brett Winton, to discuss the current state and future of quantum computing and AI, particularly focusing on Microsoft’s advancements in quantum technology and the capabilities of Grok 3.
Last week, Amazon announced Alexa+, an AI-powered smart assistant integrated with Anthropic’s Claude AI and its own proprietary AI models. The upgrade enhances Alexa’s ability to converse in more intuitive and personalized ways.
The Ethereum Foundation is thrilled to announce a new leadership structure, welcoming Hsiao-Wei Wang and Tomasz Stańczak as co-Executive Directors effective March 17th. This marks an exciting new chapter in the Foundation’s evolution as we continue to …
The security of the Ethereum protocol is continually being improved, and one recent effort is the external security review of the Pectra System Contracts. The results of this review can be found in the audits repository, and the TL;DR is that all disc…
In this insightful episode of FYI, Eric Lefkofsky, CEO of Tempus, shares his journey from leading tech companies like Groupon to pioneering innovation in healthcare through AI. Lefkofsky explains how Tempus integrates advanced technology into medical d…
We’re entering the AI battle arena today! Sam Korus and Nicholas Grous are joined by ARK Director of Research, Next Generation Internet, Frank Downing, to dive into the performance of three leading AI models: ChatGPT, Deepseek, and Grok. They conduct r…
My dear Ethereum community, Today, I’m excited to turn the page and share that I will be closing this chapter as Executive Director of the Ethereum Foundation soon and stepping into a new role as its President. This new opportunity will allow me to co…
Last week, Coinbase announced that the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has agreed to dismiss its enforcement case against the company. If incoming SEC Chair Paul Atkins approves, the dismissal will end the “regulation by enforcement” move…
Today, we’re excited to announce the Pectra Audit Competition, kicking off on Cantina! This month-long event will run from February 21 to March 24, and we’re excited to see what issues the security community can find….
Now, in coordination with Bitcoin Park, ARK is pleased to host a monthly conversation with leaders in the Bitcoin space, to discuss everything happening in the rapidly-changing and still nascent Bitcoin ecosystem. Published through the For Your Innovat…
Last week, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman posted a roadmap for the ChatGPT creator’s upcoming AI models, GPT-4.5 and GPT-5. GPT-4.5 will be the final model without chain-of-thought reasoning, the process that allows models like o1 and o3 to adapt to more complex tasks. After GPT-4.5, OpenAI plans to introduce GPT-5 as an integrated system combining multiple models and tools ranging from voice and canvas to search and deep research. By synthesizing them, GPT-5 will determine how much time to spend on reasoning and which tools to use. Sam Altman expects GPT-4.5 and GPT-5 to roll out during the next few weeks and months, respectively.
Across different disciplines and geographies, builders are exploring how Ethereum fits into their work and communities. The Devcon SEA Scholars Program brought together 93 of these individuals in Bangkok who are bridging Ethereum with other worlds and …
Will we have humanoid robots cleaning our house soon? In this conversation, Sam Korus and Nicholas Grous explore the current state and future potential of humanoid robots. They discuss the implications of recent developments in AI and robotics, the dis…
On episode LXIV of "In The Know" (February 7, 2025), ARK CEO/CIO Cathie Wood discusses the current economic landscape, focusing on fiscal and monetary policies, inflation trends, and the impact of technological innovation on future growth. Sh…
The Bitcoin Monthly January 2025 Report addresses a market summary, bitcoin’s healthy consolidation, and the dollar and gold appreciated.
In this episode of FYI, Brett Winton is joined by ARK’s Chief Investment Strategist, Dr. Charles Roberts, ARK Venture Capital Research Associate, Chase Prather, and Peter Walker, Head of Insights at Carta, a leading platform for cap table management and venture data analysis. Together, they dive into the evolving venture capital landscape, discussing funding trends, challenges for startups, and the role of artificial intelligence in reshaping the industry.