Lookonchain Weekly Report: Stablecoins Rise $509M, Bitmine Buys 98,852 ETH

Ethereum Foundation Announces "Long-Term Development Roadmap": 7 Hard Forks in 4 Years, Focused on 5 Major Goals

The Ethereum Foundation announced the "Strawmap" long-term development plan, which is scheduled to undergo 7 hard forks before 2029, achieving 5 major goals to improve transaction speed and network throughput. The development plan includes shortening the final transaction confirmation time to 8 seconds, introducing post-quantum cryptography and privacy protection, aiming to prepare for future increased user demand.

Data: If ETH drops below $1,911, the total long liquidation strength on major CEXs will reach $858 million.

ChainCatcher reports that, according to Coinglass data, if ETH drops below $1,911, the total liquidation strength of long positions on major CEXs will reach $858 million. Conversely, if ETH breaks above $2,111, the total liquidation strength of short positions on major CEXs will reach $544 million.

Why Institutions Still Prefer Ethereum Over Faster Blockchains

As institutional capital continues to enter the crypto ecosystem, the backbone of on-chain activity remains the same: liquidity depth and the concentration of stablecoins. The market has witnessed a recurring debate about whether newer networks can outpace the incumbent by sheer throughput, but

Vitalik Buterin Says AI Could Fast-Track Ethereum Roadmap While Strengthening Security

_AI tools are significantly compressing Ethereum development timelines, enabling rapid prototyping and iteration._ _Formal verification with AI is accelerating proofs for complex STARK-based cryptography, boosting blockchain security._ _Dividing AI gains between speed and safety allows E