Consensys 捍卫以太坊，敦促 SEC 出于安全考虑支持现货以太 ETF

在给 SEC 的评论信中，Consensys 认为，对以太坊权益证明系统中的欺诈和操纵的担忧是没有根据的，并指出与比特币相比，其安全功能得到了增强。这家区块链开发公司强调了以太坊更快的区块终结性、分散的责任、更高的攻击成本和卓越的环境可持续性。

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

Consensys 揭穿欺诈指控，敦促 SEC 支持以太坊现货 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).

无处不在的 MetaMask 钱包背后的区块链和 Web3 软件开发巨头 Consensys 强烈反驳了美国证券交易委员会 (SEC) 提出的担忧，强烈驳斥了与以太坊证明相关的欺诈和操纵风险指控。权益（PoS）系统，特别是现货以太币交易所交易基金（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.

在提交给监管机构的综合评论信中，Consensys 断言，围绕以太坊 PoS 的欺诈和市场操纵的担忧是没有根据的。 Consensys 在随后的博客文章中宣称：“以太坊的 PoS 实现达到甚至超过了比特币工作量证明 (PoW) 的安全性，后者构成了已获得 SEC 批准进行交易的基于比特币的 ETF 的基础。”

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对于比特币的优势，包括其卓越的区块终结性、提议者和证明者之间的角色分离以防止利益相关者主导、攻击网络相关的高昂成本、对验证者违反规则的处罚以及其无与伦比的环境可持续性。到比特币。

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 强调了以太坊充满活力的开发者社区及其区块链的透明度和公共性。该公司恳求美国证券交易委员会认可以太坊强大的安全功能，该功能超越了美国证券交易委员会之前批准的基于比特币的 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.

尽管现货比特币 ETF 很受欢迎，但现货以太坊 ETF 的批准仍然存在不确定性，5 月 23 日的最后期限即将到来。虽然一些专家对 2023 年获得批准仍持乐观态度，但其他专家则建议委员会可以将申请推迟到 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 在内的多家公司都有现货 ETH ETF 申请，等待 SEC 批准或拒绝。美国证券交易委员会 (SEC) 于 2023 年 10 月开始批准与以太坊期货相关的投资工具。

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.

与此同时，加密货币爱好者正在热切地猜测 SEC 的决定，在预测市场上下了总计超过 1200 万美元的赌注。美国证券交易委员会 (SEC) 最近于 1 月 10 日批准了 11 只现货比特币 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.

投资管理巨头 Grayscale 对 SEC 在 5 月份就现货以太 ETF 做出积极决定表示有信心。 Grayscale 首席法律官 Craig Salm 于 3 月 25 日表示：“美国证券交易委员会认为缺乏与申请人的接触并不表明 ETF 是否会获得批准。”