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.

Opinion

From Degen to Regen: How Web3 Started Playing Positive-Sum Games

Gitcoin founder Kevin Owocki writes about why 2023 is the year of "regenerative cryptoeconomics."

By Kevin OwockiDec 26, 2022

Bitcoin allocation is a good option even in bear markets. (Johnny Johnson/Getty Images)

Opinion

ZK Rollups Bring Ethereum's Decentralized Vision Into Focus

Polygon founder Mihailo Bjelic makes the case for zero knowledge technology.

By Mihailo BjelicDec 23, 2022

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Videos

Paxful Removes Ether From Platform

Ray Youssef, CEO and co-founder of peer-to-peer crypto marketplace Paxful, announced ether's (ETH) removal from the platform, citing Ethereum network's switch to proof-of-stake validation from proof-of-work. "The Hash" hosts discuss the case for Bitcoin in the latest clash between altcoins.

Dec 21, 2022

Finance

Peer-to-Peer Crypto Marketplace Paxful Removes ETH From Platform

ETH has basically become a digital form of fiat thanks to its switch to a proof-of-stake validating mechanism, argued Youssef.

By Jamie CrawleyDec 21, 2022

Ray Youssef, CEO y cofundador de Paxful. (Christie Harkin/CoinDesk)

Tech

Is Ethereum’s Censorship Problem Taking a Turn?

New relayers and community efforts have contributed to a decline in censorship on the blockchain

By Margaux NijkerkDec 21, 2022

Tech

Visa Proposes Automatic Payments Using Ethereum Layer 2 System StarkNet

Visa said self-custodial wallets could use a unique “account abstraction” method to set up automatic recurring payments on StarkNet as existing smart contracts do not currently support such steps.

By Shaurya MalwaDec 20, 2022

Casa central de Visa en Foster City, California. (Wonderlane/Creative Commons)

Videos

Elon Musk's Twitter Poll Asks if He Should Resign as CEO

Elon Musk asked users on Twitter if he should step down as the head of the social media platform, with 57.5% voting in favor of the move. This comes as Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin wrote in a recent tweet that Musk's recent decisions could send the company on a "path to authoritarianism." "The Hash" panel discusses Twitter's latest censorship concerns.

Dec 19, 2022

Videos

23 Blockchain Predictions for 2023

DARMA Capital co-founder and President Andrew Keys shares 23 blockchain predictions for 2023, including the Federal Reserve turning dovish, crypto contagion continuing to spread, and further developments on the Ethereum network.

Dec 19, 2022

Finance