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Experts Warn of Vulnerabilities about Ethereum Blockchain Security 

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Experts warn of vulnerabilities about Ethereum blockchain security, raising concerns about the safety of billions of dollars in cryptocurrency and the integrity of decentralized applications built on the platform.

A recent poll by Galaxy Digital researcher Christine Kim, on the social network “X” – former Twitter, reveals significant misconceptions within the Ethereum community about how much staked Ethereum (ETH) is necessary to secure the network.

Vulnerabilities of Ethereum: Less Staked ETH Needed for Attack Than Many Believe

Respondents displayed the following beliefs about Ethereum’s security:

  • 44.9% believed that securing Ethereum requires 100% of all ETH staked, amounting to $110 billion, 31.4 million ETH.
  • 20.4% thought 66.6% of staked ETH was sufficient, equivalent to $73.4 billion, 20.9 million ETH.
  • 34.7% felt that only 33.3% of staked ETH, or $36.7 billion, 10.4 million ETH, was required for security.

Addressing these misconceptions, Christine Kim emphasized the actual vulnerabilities of Ethereum’s Proof-of-Stake (PoS) mechanism in a detailed follow-up. She highlighted that an attacker can disrupt finality with 33% of the total stake, prolong a chain split with 50%, and double spend with 66% of the total stake.

Kim added that security primarily depends on the network’s ability to penalize stakers by burning large amounts of the locked value. The worse the attack, the more value stakers stand to lose. 

It is crucial to comprehend the true significance of the situation, with a pun intended. Further elaboration from the Ethereum Foundation explains the technical underpinnings of these vulnerabilities. 

An article by the foundation states that attackers using >= 33% of the total stake make all attacks mentioned more likely to succeed. 

If the amount exceeds this limit, it would be a more precise and concise way of getting the same meaning so they can prevent the chain from finalizing without having to control the actions of the other validators.

For attacks involving 34% of the total stake, the article detailed a possible scenario of “double finality” where an attacker can manipulate the validation of two conflicting blockchain forks at the same time. This kind of attack is characterized by significant coordination and control over the timing of messages within the network, posing a high risk due to the potential slashing of the attacker’s entire staked amount.

Higher levels of controlled staking, such as 50% and 66%, increase the potential for more severe disruptions, including sustained chain splits and transaction censorship or reversal. 

The foundation’s article elaborates that at >50% of the total stake, the attacker could dominate the fork choice algorithm, enabling them to censor certain transactions, do short-range reorgs, and extract maximum MEV by reordering blocks in their favor.

Ethereum Blockchain Security: The Power of Community Consensus

To protect the Ethereum network from security risks, it has an “inactivity leak” mechanism that gradually reduces the stake of inactive or malicious validators. Additionally, if the chain splits, the Ethereum community uses social consensus to decide which chain to follow.

These revelations underscore the importance of community awareness and technical safeguards in maintaining the security and integrity of the Ethereum network. While Ethereum’s PoS system offers several security advantages, it also requires vigilant monitoring and readiness to act against potential attacks.

As the Ethereum staking landscape evolves, several key trends have emerged, reshaping how stakeholders interact and benefit from the staking process.

The Rise of Re-staking and the Challengers to Lido’s Dominance

Tom Wan, researcher at 21.co, highlighted these trends in a recent post:

  • Increase in Re-staking Popularity: Since 2024, there has been a significant shift towards re-staking in the Ethereum ecosystem. 
  • Re-staking contributions have grown from 10% to 60% of the total staked ETH. Eigenlayer, in particular, has risen to prominence as the second-largest DeFi protocol on Ethereum, holding a $15 billion Total Value Locked (TVL), which represents 13% of all staked ETH.
  • The decline in Lido’s Market Share: The rise of liquid restaking protocols has noticeably impacted Lido’s dominance in the Ethereum staking market. Lido’s share has fallen below 30%, influenced by the growth of new platforms like Etherfi, which has become the second-largest withdrawer of stETH since 2024, totaling withdrawals of 108k stETH.
  • Centralized Exchange (CEX) Staking Decline: The prevalence of centralized exchanges in ETH staking has decreased from 29.7% to 25.8% since 2024. Kiln Finance recently surpassed Binance to become the third-largest ETH staking entity. Ether.fi is gaining market share and is positioned to challenge Binance’s former dominance shortly.

In conclusion, the Ethereum community must be aware of the actual vulnerabilities of the blockchain’s security and take necessary measures to protect the network. 

The trend towards re-staking, decline in Lido’s market share, and centralized exchange staking decline are significant developments that will shape the future of Ethereum’s staking landscape.

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Trivolve Tech and Quixy Launch Forensic Management System (FMS) on Cardano Mainnet

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Trivolve Tech, a blockchain and AI product studio, in collaboration with Quixy, a leading no-code/low-code enterprise platform, has officially launched its Forensic Management System (FMS) on the Cardano Mainnet. This marks a historic milestone in digital governance as the partnership brings blockchain-backed transparency, scalability, and security to forensic evidence management for state governments in India.

Transforming Forensic Evidence Management

The newly launched FMS is already operational and has successfully processed 1,000+ transactions within the first 3 days of going live. Designed to address longstanding issues in forensic evidence handling, the system leverages Cardano blockchain technology to ensure that every piece of forensic evidence is immutably recorded, tamper-proof, and fully auditable.

With Uttar Pradesh as the pilot state and handling over one million forensic cases annually, the system aims to strengthen forensic processes and enhance the credibility of evidence in court proceedings.

Trivolve Tech CEO Rahul Konudula remarked:
“FMS is expected to process at least 10,000+ transactions within its first month on the Cardano Mainnet, highlighting both the scale and efficiency of the solution. With growing adoption, this platform may soon become the de facto national standard for secure forensic evidence handling, redefining trust in law enforcement and judiciary processes.”

About Quixy

Quixy is India’s leading no-code/low-code platform, empowering enterprises to automate workflows and build applications without coding. With over 200,000 users and 26,000 apps deployed, Quixy has become a key player in digital transformation across industries, including defence and law enforcement.

About Trivolve Tech

Trivolve Tech is a product development studio specializing in Blockchain and AI solutions. With a focus on government and enterprise innovation, Trivolve helps organizations adopt blockchain for security, transparency, and growth, while pioneering real-world asset tokenization.

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$nftXc Announces Fair Launch on PinkSale — A New Era of Transparency and Utility in Web3

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The $nftXc ecosystem—powered by NFT-TradingCards.biz and DigitalCollectables.biz—introduces a community-driven token model built on fairness, real-world utility, and decentralized governance.

NFT Trading Cards, LLC today announced the upcoming $nftXc Fair Launch, set for November 11 – 14, 2025 on PinkSale, one of the industry’s most trusted decentralized launchpads. The $nftXc token introduces a transparent, community-first model that prioritizes fairness, accessibility, and real blockchain utility across an expanding digital ecosystem.

Built to power platforms such as NFT-TradingCards.biz (a marketplace for athletes, musicians, and influencers) and DigitalCollectables.biz (an education and media hub for Web3), $nftXc will function as both a utility and governance token—rewarding holders, enabling marketplace payments, and giving the community a voice in the project’s future.

“Fair launches represent what crypto was meant to be—open access for everyone,” said Steve Steinberger, Founder and CEO of NFT Trading Cards. “With $nftXc, we’re proving that innovation and integrity can coexist in the same ecosystem.”

The Fair Launch will open globally to investors using ETH, with no presale, no private allocations, and no insiders—just equal opportunity for all.

Learn more at: https://nftxc.biz
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MICROXPAY LAUNCHES THE WORLD’S FASTEST GLOBAL XRP PAYMENT PLATFORM

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Accept Crypto Payments in 5 Minutes with No Complexity, No Custody, and a Simple 1 Percent Flat Fee

AUSTIN,TEXAS,October13,2025— Microxpay has officially launched, bringing the power of instant global XRP payments to the world. In just five minutes, any business, creator, or developer can start accepting XRP payments without intermediaries or technical barriers.

Microxpay combines instant settlement, noncustodial architecture, and a flat 1 percent fee with built-in auto burn technology. The result is a payment experience that is fast, secure, and completely decentralized.

THE FIRST XRP PAYMENT TOOL THAT DOES IT ALL

Microxpay is the only XRP payment platform that offers:

  • Instant global settlement so funds arrive in seconds
  • Auto burn technology that strengthens the XRP ecosystem with every transaction
  • Noncustodial transfers so users retain full control of their assets
  • A single transparent 1 percent flat fee
  • A simple setup process that takes less than five minutes

Businesses can now move beyond outdated banking systems and slow payment processors. With Microxpay, there are no waiting periods, no frozen funds, and no complex integrations.

BUILT FOR THE NEXT WAVE OF GLOBAL COMMERCE

Microxpay empowers anyone to send and receive value instantly across borders.

Perfect for:

  • Online stores expanding into international markets
  • Content creators earning from global audiences
  • Subscription platforms managing worldwide billing
  • Developers building Web3 applications and digital economies

Microxpay connects directly to the XRP Ledger for real-time settlement, ensuring transactions are completed instantly with full transparency.

A NEW STANDARD FOR SPEED, SECURITY, AND SIMPLICITY

Microxpay runs on the XRP network, one of the fastest and most efficient blockchain systems in existence. Payments settle globally within seconds, with no custody risk and no third-party interference.

The built-in auto burn feature permanently removes a small portion of XRP from circulation with every transaction, creating a deflationary effect that strengthens the network and rewards

long-term holders.

STATEMENT FROM THE FOUNDER

“Microxpay was created to make crypto payments truly instant and truly global,” said John Cronin, Founder and CEO of Microxpay. “We wanted to eliminate the friction that keeps people from adopting digital payments. Now anyone can start accepting XRP in minutes and receive value instantly, anywhere in the world.”

FAST PAYMENTS. GLOBAL FREEDOM. COMPLETE CONTROL.

Microxpay marks the beginning of a new era in financial transactions. It gives individuals and businesses the freedom to accept crypto payments worldwide without ever giving up control.

Start accepting XRP payments in five minutes at https://microxpay.com.

ABOUT MICROXPAY

Microxpay is a payment technology company built on the XRP Ledger. It delivers instant global transactions through noncustodial design, transparent pricing, and automatic token burn.

Microxpay enables merchants, developers, and creators to accept crypto payments easily and securely, transforming the way money moves across borders.

For more information, visit https://microxpay.com

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