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July 2026 Protocol Recap
The Ethereum Glamsterdam upgrade, targeted for H2 2026, represents a fundamental reorganization of the network’s block production and execution architecture. As of July 2026, development has progressed through DevNet 7, which successfully onboarded 3,000 validators to test the new consensus logic.
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Softstack Partners with European Blockchain Convention to Support the EBC12 Startup Battle
Softstack Partners with European Blockchain Convention
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June 2026 Protocol - Engineering Recap
June’s recap shows Ethereum, Solana and L2 teams shifting from feature upgrades toward proof reliability, interoperability, encrypted execution and cross-layer security.
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May 2026 - Protocol Engineering Recap
May’s recap frames Glamsterdam as integration work, tracks L2 fork readiness, Solana’s gradual Firedancer path, tooling upgrades, and exploit patterns.
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April 2026 Core Protocol Engineering Recap
April’s recap covers Ethereum Glamsterdam progress, Solana Frankendancer readiness, Layer 2 improvements, ZK maturity, and major security lessons from exploits.
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Softstack SPP - Case Study
Softstack SPP
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Softstack partners with XVentures and Proof of Talk to support Web3 founders at the Louvre
Softstack partners with XVentures and Proof of Talk to support one of Europe’s most selective Web3 growth platforms with software development and security services.
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MiCAR and BaFin Compliance in 2025
Plain-English guide to MiCAR and BaFin. What changes for stablecoins and token launches, timelines and pitfalls, and why Softstack is a proven partner.
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Digital asset risk assessments for custodians and exchanges: from smart contracts to operations
Digital asset risk assessments
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