While complex to set up, distributed validator technology could improve Ethereum’s staking experience, according to the creator of Ethereum.
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Jesse Coghlan is a staff writer at Cointelegraph and a member of the Asia-Pacific newsdesk. He joined the publication in 2022 and reports on court cases and government policy related to cryptocurrency, with a focus on making complex legal and regulatory topics accessible to readers. Prior to joining Cointelegraph, Coghlan worked as a freelance journalist covering crime and civil unrest and has experience producing and co-hosting a podcast focused on crypto news.
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