🚀 Blockchain Buzz: Ethereum's Devcon in Bangkok saw Justin Drake unveil "Beam Chain," a proposed overhaul of Ethereum's consensus layer. Meanwhile, Bitcoin developers are exploring "covenants" to enhance functionality without a soft fork. In Boston, Bitcoin enthusiasts gathered at OP_NEXT to discuss scaling solutions. On the finance front, Akave secured $3.45M for decentralized data lakes, and Tether ventured into oil trade with a $45M deal. With so much happening, what are your thoughts on these developments? Share in the comments!