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.

Finance

Digital Bank Revolut to Offer Crypto Staking

Revolut will support staking of the tokens of Polkadot (DOT), Tezos (XTZ), Cardano (ADA) and Ethereum (ETH), with yields ranging to as high as 11.65%

By Jamie CrawleyFeb 6, 2023

Revolut is adding a crypto spending feature to its app. (A. Aleksandravicius/Shutterstock)

Markets

Bernstein: Ethereum Activity Has Picked Up, With Shanghai Upgrade the Next Big Catalyst

Daily fees on the blockchain have more than doubled in the past month, the report said.

By Will CannyFeb 6, 2023

Tech

Rocket Pool Community Voting Whether to Self-Limit Its Growth

If passed, the vote establishes a guiding set of principles to inform Rocket Pool’s decision-making process in limiting the percentage of staked ether in its ecosystem.

By Sage D. YoungFeb 1, 2023

The Ethereum Merge is ready to launch. (DARPA/Wikimedia)

Videos

Ethereum's 'Zhejiang' Testnet Is A Step Closer to Removing One Big Barrier to Entry

Ethereum developers plan to launch the "Zhejiang" testnet for simulating ETH withdrawals that are included in the protocol's next big upgrade. Robert Ellison, Allnodes Chief Growth Officer, explains the optimism around how this upgrade could remove one of the biggest barriers to staking ETH.

Feb 1, 2023

Videos

Ethereum Developers To Launch New ‘Zhejiang’ Testnet Ahead of Shanghai Upgrade

Ethereum developers will open a new test network today called "Zhejiang," where users can simulate staked ether withdrawals included in the protocol’s next big upgrade, also known as the Shanghai hard fork. Allnodes Chief Growth Officer Robert Ellison shares insights into Zhejiang, its significance to the Ethereum community, and what to expect from the Shanghai update.

Feb 1, 2023

Tech

What Is the Ethereum Blockchain’s Shanghai Hard Fork, and Why Does It Matter?

The network upgrade, set for March, will address staked ether withdrawals and reductions in gas fees for developers. The milestone will start a new era for the Ethereum ecosystem, following last year's much-hyped transition to a more energy-efficient "proof-of-stake" blockchain.

By Margaux NijkerkFeb 1, 2023