According to Electric Capital engineer Emre, more than 44 million smart contracts have been deployed on Ethereum since its inception.
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Hassan Shittu contributed to Blockchain Journal as a cryptocurrency journalist, covering blockchain technology, digital asset markets, and broader industry developments. His reporting focused on delivering clear, timely coverage of crypto-related news, with attention to market structure, ecosystem trends, and factual accuracy.
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The lead Ethereum developer, Tim Beiko, announced the final details on July 28 before the final testing phase of the Merge.