A new ERC proposal introduces a minimal, stateless protocol for encrypted peer-to-peer communication using smart contracts. The standard uses ECDH key exchange and AES-GCM encryption, with all cryptographic operations performed off-chain for flexibility and interoperability.

The working group has approved the proposal for adding secp256r1 curve support precompile, with further discussion planned for the next ACD meeting.

Developers discuss adding DNSSEC check requirements to the DKIM Registry Interface EIP, considering gas efficiency and registry security measures.

Developers discuss modifying EIP-7934 to exclude withdrawals from block size limitations, noting that the consensus layer can specify withdrawal numbers that the execution layer must include.

A critical analysis highlights issues in how implementation theory and incentive compatibility are being applied in Ethereum Foundation research, calling for more rigorous frameworks.

A Gemini and Glassnode report reveals that 216 centralized entities now control over 30% of Bitcoin's circulating supply, with holdings growing 924% since 2015. These entities include exchanges, ETFs, companies, DeFi contracts, and governments.

Ethereum's staked ETH has surpassed 35 million (29% of supply), while accumulation wallets hit an all-time high of 22.8 million ETH.

Polyhedra reported coordinated liquidity attacks and aggressive sell-offs of ZKJ tokens. Multiple wallets were involved in what the project described as a malicious attempt to manipulate prices, coinciding with Wintermute deposits.