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.

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Some Market Participants Are Betting On Extended Slide in Ether

A so-called Ethereum whale has placed a buy order for 50,000 contracts of ether's $400 strike price put option expiring in June on Deribit. This shows that the put buyer is expecting a roughly 69% slide in less than six months. "The Hash" panel explains why this is raising alarm bells in the crypto community.

Jan 9, 2023

Finance

CoinDesk Research’s 2022 Annual Crypto Review

Even though 2022 was a bear market it was an eventful year for all facets of the crypto industry.

By George KaloudisJan 9, 2023

Web3

Polygon Paid Top Solana Projects Y00ts and DeGods $3M to Migrate Chains

DeLabs, the company behind the NFT projects, received a non-equity grant from the layer 2 chain to fund its expansion.

By Rosie PerperJan 6, 2023

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Why Ethereum’s Upcoming Shanghai Upgrade Is Boosting Liquid Staking Tokens

Ethereum's "Shanghai" upgrade is expected to take place in March, triggering a price surge in liquid staking governance tokens like Lido DAO, SWISE, and RPL. Messari Research Analyst Kunal Goel explains the difference between ether staking and liquid staking tokens. Plus, insights on the "Shanghai" upgrade and ether's stake rate.

Jan 4, 2023

Tech

Ethereum in 2023: Here’s What to Look Forward To

Staked ETH withdrawals, scalability and more cool events are on the horizon for Ethereum.

By Margaux NijkerkJan 4, 2023

Markets

Ethereum Name Service Recorded Over 2.8M Domain Registrations in 2022

The figure represents 80% of all registrations since the service launched.

By Shaurya MalwaJan 4, 2023

ENS saw a record year in terms of new users and domain registrations. (Dune Analytics)

Tech

DeFi Protocol Sushi to Shutter Lending Product to Focus on DEX

The decentralized exchange holds over $390 million in locked tokens as of Tuesday.

By Shaurya MalwaJan 3, 2023

The entity that oversees the SushiSwap crypto exchange is reorganizing. (Unsplash)

Videos

Vitalik Buterin Tweets Support of Solana

"The Hash" panel discusses the outlook for Solana as its native token SOL erased most of Thursday’s 15% fall after Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin tweeted support for the blockchain most battered by FTX’s implosion. “Some smart people tell me there is an earnest smart developer community in Solana, and now that the awful opportunistic money people have been washed out, the chain has a bright future,” Buterin tweeted shortly before SOL’s Thursday recovery began.

Dec 30, 2022

Videos

The Year Ahead for Crypto Markets: What to Expect

BTG Pactual Head of Digital Assets Andre Portilho, along with Rubicon Crypto Co-Founder and CEO Greg Johnson, join "First Mover" to discuss the year ahead for the crypto markets in the wake of FTX's bankruptcy. And, some New Year's resolutions for the crypto industry with a focus on markets, technology and regulation. Plus, insights on Solana after Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin tweeted his support for the ecosystem.

Dec 30, 2022

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