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- Coinbase (NASDAQ:COIN) transitions half of Ethereum validators to Nethermind software, diversifying execution clients.
- The Move mitigates the risk of catastrophic bugs and strengthens the Ethereum blockchain against potential vulnerabilities.
- Community sentiment urges major players to shift their client software to safeguarding Ethereum’s resilience,
In a strategic move aimed at safeguarding the stability of the Ethereum blockchain, crypto exchange Coinbase has successfully transitioned half of its Ethereum validators to new software. This decision protects Ethereum against potential catastrophic bugs and also marks a significant milestone in an ongoing campaign to diversify the execution client landscape within the Ethereum ecosystem.
We have completed our initial rollout and are pleased to report that roughly 50% of our validators are now running on @NethermindEth https://t.co/cB3MFmHhUY— Coinbase Cloud