Consensys 捍衛以太坊，敦促 SEC 出於安全考慮支援現貨以太 ETF

在給 SEC 的評論信中，Consensys 認為，對以太坊權益證明系統中的欺詐和操縱的擔憂是沒有根據的，並指出與比特幣相比，其安全功能得到了增強。這家區塊鏈開發公司強調了以太坊更快的區塊終結性、分散的責任、更高的攻擊成本和卓越的環境永續性。

Consensys Debunks Fraud Allegations, Urges SEC to Embrace Ethereum's Superior Security for Spot Ether ETFs

Consensys 揭穿詐欺指控，敦促 SEC 支持以太坊現貨 ETF 的卓越安全性

In a resounding rebuttal to concerns raised by the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Consensys, the blockchain and Web3 software development powerhouse behind the ubiquitous MetaMask wallet, has vehemently dismissed allegations of fraud and manipulation risks associated with Ethereum's proof-of-stake (PoS) system, particularly with regard to spot Ether exchange-traded funds (ETFs).

無處不在的 MetaMask 錢包背後的區塊鏈和 Web3 軟體開發巨頭 Consensys 強烈反駁了美國證券交易委員會 (SEC) 提出的擔憂，強烈駁斥了與以太坊證明相關的欺詐和操縱風險指控。權益（PoS）系統，特別是現貨以太幣交易所交易基金（ETF）。

In a comprehensive comment letter submitted to the regulatory agency, Consensys asserted that the fear of fraud and market manipulation surrounding Ethereum's PoS is unfounded. "Ethereum's PoS implementation meets and even surpasses the security of Bitcoin's proof-of-work (PoW), which forms the bedrock of Bitcoin-based ETFs already approved for trading by the SEC," Consensys declared in a subsequent blog post.

在提交給監管機構的綜合評論信中，Consensys 斷言，圍繞以太坊 PoS 的欺詐和市場操縱的擔憂是沒有根據的。 Consensys 在隨後的部落格文章中宣稱：「以太坊的PoS 實現達到甚至超過了比特幣工作量證明(PoW) 的安全性，後者構成了已獲得SEC 批准進行交易的基於比特幣的ETF 的基礎。 」

Consensys meticulously outlined the advantages Ethereum holds over Bitcoin, including its superior block finality, the separation of roles between proposers and attesters to prevent stakeholder dominance, the exorbitant costs associated with attacking the network, penalties for validator rule violations, and its unparalleled environmental sustainability compared to Bitcoin.

Consensys 精心概述了以太坊相對於比特幣的優勢，包括其卓越的區塊終結性、提議者和證明者之間的角色分離以防止利益相關者主導、攻擊網路相關的高昂成本、對驗證者違反規則的處罰以及其無與倫比的環境可持續性。到比特幣。

Consensys emphasized Ethereum's vibrant developer community and the transparency and public nature of its blockchain. The company implored the SEC to recognize the robust security features of Ethereum, which surpass those of Bitcoin-based ETPs previously approved by the SEC.

Consensys 強調了以太坊充滿活力的開發者社群及其區塊鏈的透明度和公共性。該公司懇求美國證券交易委員會認可以太坊強大的安全功能，該功能超越了美國證券交易委員會先前批准的基於比特幣的 ETP。

Despite the popularity of spot Bitcoin ETFs, the approval of a spot Ether ETF remains uncertain, with the May 23rd deadline looming. While some experts remain optimistic about approval in 2023, others have suggested that the commission could delay applications until 2024.

儘管現貨比特幣 ETF 很受歡迎，但現貨以太坊 ETF 的批准仍然存在不確定性，5 月 23 日的最後期限即將到來。雖然一些專家對 2023 年獲得批准仍持樂觀態度，但其他專家則建議委員會可以將申請推遲到 2024 年。

Several firms, including Fidelity, Hashdex, and ARK 21Shares, have spot ETH ETF applications pending SEC approval or denial. The SEC began approving investment vehicles tied to Ether futures in October 2023.

包括 Fidelity、Hashdex 和 ARK 21Shares 在內的多家公司都有現貨 ETH ETF 申請，等待 SEC 批准或拒絕。美國證券交易委員會 (SEC) 於 2023 年 10 月開始批准與以太坊期貨相關的投資工具。

Meanwhile, crypto enthusiasts are eagerly speculating on the SEC's decision, placing bets that total over $12 million on prediction markets. The SEC recently approved the trading and listing of 11 spot Bitcoin ETFs on January 10th.

與此同時，加密貨幣愛好者正在熱切地猜測 SEC 的決定，在預測市場上下了總計超過 1200 萬美元的賭注。美國證券交易委員會 (SEC) 最近於 1 月 10 日批准了 11 隻現貨比特幣 ETF 的交易和上市。

Investment management giant Grayscale has expressed confidence in a positive decision from the SEC on spot Ether ETFs by May. "The SEC's perceived lack of engagement with applicants does not indicate whether an ETF will be approved," stated Grayscale chief legal officer Craig Salm on March 25th.

投資管理巨頭 Grayscale 對 SEC 在 5 月就現貨以太 ETF 做出積極決定表示有信心。 Grayscale 首席法律官 Craig Salm 於 3 月 25 日表示：“美國證券交易委員會認為缺乏與申請人的接觸並不表明 ETF 是否會獲得批准。”