Ethereum
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NEAR Protocol Adopts Post-Quantum Cryptography with FIPSNEAR Protocol has integrated FIPS-204 post-quantum cryptography, enabling secure key rotation in a single transaction and positioning itself as a leader in quantum-safe blockchain technology. This upgrade allows NEAR accounts to interact across over 35 external chains, including Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana, with enhanced security. The announcement led to a 14.25% surge in NEAR's token price.
Coal in Old School RuneScape has, in theory, outperformed cryptocurrency Ethereum this yearAn analysis suggests that in-game coal from Old School RuneScape may have outperformed the cryptocurrency Ethereum in value this year. The article highlights the stability of virtual economies in MMOs compared to speculative digital currencies, with one commenter questioning the fairness of real-world economies versus those designed for games.
Old School RuneScape coal has outperformed one of the world's most popular cryptocurrenciesOld School RuneScape coal has shown a higher yearly growth rate than the cryptocurrency Ethereum between May 2025 and May 2026. While Ethereum saw a 31.84 percent increase, OSRS coal grew by approximately 42.65 percent, attributed to increased player demand driven by the game's growing popularity and in-game events.
Google says quantum computing will crack bitcoin cryptography sooner than expected, estimating a 10% chance of…Google researchers predict that quantum computers could crack the cryptography protecting Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies much sooner than previously estimated, potentially by 2032. A quantum computer with fewer than 500,000 qubits could be sufficient, a significant reduction from earlier projections. This poses a substantial threat to public-key cryptography, particularly for cryptocurrencies which offer less recourse against fraudulent transactions.
Ethereum Price Prediction 2026: Can ETH Maintain Its Edge as New Web3 Ecosystems Emerge?Ethereum is predicted to maintain its strong position through 2026, driven by institutional interest and network upgrades, serving as a foundational pillar for the Web3 economy. Emerging ecosystems like Playnance, with its utility token G Coin, are also gaining traction by focusing on real-world activity and user engagement within blockchain gaming and other sectors, indicating a market shift towards experience-driven platforms.