Ethereum News

Ethereum (ETH) was launched in 2015 by Vitalik Buterin and a team of co-founders as the world's first programmable blockchain, enabling smart contracts and decentralized applications (dApps) that extend far beyond simple peer-to-peer transactions. After transitioning from proof-of-work to proof-of-stake consensus through "The Merge" in 2022, Ethereum now processes transactions more efficiently while maintaining its position as the foundation for decentralized finance (DeFi) and Web3 innovation.

The Ethereum ecosystem encompasses thousands of decentralized applications, from DeFi protocols like Uniswap and Aave to NFT marketplaces, gaming platforms, and layer-2 scaling solutions like Arbitrum and Polygon. Developers, validators, and users interact within this programmable economy where ETH serves as both a digital currency and the fuel powering smart contract execution through gas fees.

CoinDesk covers all aspects of Etherum, from protocol upgrades and scaling developments to DeFi innovation and regulatory implications. Our reporters track everything from Ethereum's roadmap milestones and staking developments to the broader implications of programmable money and decentralized autonomous organizations.

DISCLOSURE: This text was written with the assistance of AI, then reviewed by a person.

Videos

Coinbase Rolls Out Layer 2 Blockchain Base to Provide Onramp for Ethereum, Solana

Crypto exchange Coinbase (COIN) launched Base, a layer 2 network built using Optimism's OP Stack, providing easy and secure access to Ethereum, Optimism, Solana, and other blockchain ecosystems. "The Hash" panel discusses the launch in the latest move bringing a new wave of mainstream crypto adoption.

Feb 23, 2023

Opinion

Ethereum’s Regens Tend to Ethereum’s Public Goods

How to build a community that won't "overgraze" open source tools available for all.

By Paul J. Dylan-Ennis, Scott MooreFeb 23, 2023

Finance

The SEC’s Crackdown on Ethereum Staking Has a Silver Lining

The SEC’s recent actions shut down centralization staking services, but not individual staking and decentralized staking services. That could increase decentralization and help restore crypto’s original mission.

By Jackson WoodFeb 23, 2023

Consensus Magazine

A Day in the Life of a Dev: Ethereum’s Justin Florentine

In a CoinDesk interview, the senior protocol engineer for Ethereum breaks down the nuts and bolts of being a developer in the crypto ecosystem.

By Jeff WilserFeb 22, 2023

Tech

War of Words Over zkEVMs Might Portend Long Struggle to Tech Maturity

As Polygon and Matter Labs race to bring their zkEVMs to market, both will need to make compromises in the name of security.

By Sam KesslerFeb 22, 2023

Tech

Layer 2 Network Arbitrum Surpasses Ethereum in Daily Transactions

Arbitrum’s dominance continues to grow in the first quarter of 2023 as the number of unique addresses on Arbitrum reaches an all-time high.

By Sage D. YoungFeb 22, 2023

Videos

Polygon Labs Has Cut Around 100 Jobs

Polygon Labs, the Ethereum scaling platform, has cut around 100 jobs or 20% of its workforce, the firm said on Tuesday. "First Mover" hosts weigh in on the latest layoff announcement in the crypto space.

Feb 21, 2023

Videos

Why Ether's Price Could See Volatility After Shanghai Upgrade

The Ethereum blockchain's upcoming Shanghai upgrade could affect the demand-supply balance in the ether market right away, keeping the cryptocurrency more volatile than it was in weeks after Ethereum's "Merge," a historic transition to a proof-of-stake consensus mechanism from a proof-of-work that took place on Sept. 15. "The Hash" panel discusses the outlook for the Ethereum community.

Feb 17, 2023

Podcasts

Crypto Update | Policymakers Should Embrace DAOs in the New Future of Abundance

By Adrian Blust, Adam B. LevineFeb 17, 2023

Weekend Story | The Short-Sightedness of Run-Amok Regulators

Videos

Arca Head Of Research On Blur's Rapid Rise

NFT marketplace OpenSea’s dominance in the NFT ecosystem faces a growing challenge from Blur’s rapid ascent. Earlier this week, Blur overtook OpenSea in daily Ethereum trading volume for the first time, according to data from Nansen. Arca Head of Research Katie Talati weighs in on Blur's rapid growth.

Feb 17, 2023