Ethereum News. Feb 10, 2026
Slice developed ERC-8128, an Ethereum standard for AI cryptography communication that avoids API key leaks for security. Combined with ERC-8004, it forms the identity stack for AI agents on Ethereum.
Ethereum is moving toward optional L1 zkEVM proofs, according to ETH researcher, ladislus[.]eth allowing validators to verify cryptographic proofs instead of re-executing transactions.
Base App, is removing its Farcaster-powered “Talk” feed and sunsetting the Base Creator Rewards program to shift focus to trading.
Vitalik Buterin shared an updated Ethereum and AI vision, against AGI accelerationism and advocating development grounded in ETH’s core values, zk, cyberpunk ethos, and privacy.
MegaETH announced that its mainnet is now live for public
ZKsync introduced a staking pilot program allowing ZK token holders to earn rewards by staking tokens and delegating to active governance delegates.
Ethereum Foundation sponsored a security researcher to collaborate with SEAL Intel in efforts to disrupt “drainers” targeting Ethereum users, aiming to enhance user safety and prevent asset theft.
OP Labs announced OP Stack Upgrade 18, set to launch on Superchain mainnet chains on February 9. Adds CANNON_KONA dispute games, Custom Gas Token v2 for flexible gas assets, and a refactored dispute game pattern to simplify deployments, boosting performance and operational efficiency.
Alchemix has released its v3 documentation early, giving users and developers a chance to explore new features and system mechanics ahead of the official launch.
Bitmine added an additional 40,613 ETH, and now holds 4,325,738 ETH.
MrBeast announced the acquisition of Step, a digital financial services app built on Ethereum
