ChainCatcher news, according to The Block, companies such as Coinbase Cloud and Google Cloud joined the network as node operators shortly after the launch of the EigenLayer mainnet.Coinbase stated, "Coinbase Cloud is proud to be one of the first operators of this protocol, ready to be a trusted partner for users to re-stake ETH or LST." Meanwhile, Google Cloud's product manager Sam Padilla mentioned that his team has been involved in the Eigen testnet since last November and has now deployed an operator node on the mainnet.

ChainCatcher news, according to The Block, Coinbase's cloud services division has added Nethermind and Erigon to its Ethereum staking infrastructure, aiming to increase the diversity of execution layer clients and reduce reliance on Geth.It is reported that this initiative aims to reduce dependence on the widely used Geth execution layer client by strategically diversifying validators across various clients. The deployment plan for the Nethermind client is set to begin this week.

ChainCatcher news, Coinbase Cloud announced on social media plans to support the upcoming dYdX Chain as a validator.Coinbase Cloud stated that the dYdX Chain is driving the protocol towards full decentralization and enhancing control over the trading experience.

ChainCatcher news, according to The Block, Coinbase Cloud integrates the Kiln on-chain monitoring protocol, offering native Ethereum staking for less than 32 ETH. Coinbase wallet users can directly deposit smaller amounts of ETH from their cryptocurrency wallets.

ChainCatcher news, Coinbase Cloud announced that it will become a new node operator on the Chainlink network, and the collaboration aims to improve the decentralization of the Web3 ecosystem.It is reported that Coinbase Cloud will leverage its global infrastructure and experience in managing blockchain data to enhance the security and reliability of the Chainlink blockchain oracle network. (source link)

ChainCatcher news, according to The Block citing informed sources, Coinbase Cloud head and engineering lead Joe Lallouz and Aaron Henshaw have left Coinbase. Both were founders of blockchain infrastructure provider Bison Trails, which Coinbase acquired for over $457 million in 2021. After the acquisition, Bison Trails was renamed Coinbase Cloud.ChainCatcher previously reported that Coinbase announced last month it would lay off about 950 employees, accounting for 20% of its total workforce, and cut operational expenses by 25%. (source link)

Chain Catcher news, the cryptocurrency exchange Kraken has joined the industry alliance "Liquid Collective" operated by the institutional-grade liquid staking protocol Alluvial, which will work alongside Coinbase Cloud, Figment, Kiln, Rome Blockchain Labs, and others to build enterprise-grade, multi-chain liquid staking standards. (Source link)