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.

Markets

Bernstein Sees 'Cautious' Ether Price Until Shanghai Upgrade

The firm noted that investors are worried about a "supply overhang."

By Will CannyMar 1, 2023

Ethereum is due for a major software upgrade later this month. (DALL-E/CoinDesk)

Tech

Upcoming Upgrades That Will Shape the Ethereum Ecosystem

Here are some approaching dates and launches that Ethereum followers and observers should keep an eye on.

By Margaux NijkerkMar 1, 2023

Tech

Disinvitation From Denver Crypto Conference Reveals Tensions Between Aptos, Sui Blockchains

Tensions have gone public between Aptos and Sui, two startup blockchains staffed by teams of individuals who emerged from Facebook's defunct Diem stablecoin project.

By Danny NelsonFeb 28, 2023

In a new dispute between Celsius and a trading partner, both parties seem to have helped fumble depositors' bags. (Getty Images)

Finance

Non-Custodial Liquid Staking Platform Ether.Fi Closes $5.3M Fundraise

The round was co-led by North Island Ventures, Chapter One and Node Capital and included participation from BitMex founder Arthur Hayes.

By Sam ReynoldsFeb 28, 2023

Tech

Second Ethereum Testnet Successfully Simulates Shanghai Hard Fork

The Sepolia testnet was able to successfully process staked ETH withdrawals. There is one more test on the Goerli testnet that is planned before Shanghai goes live.

By Margaux NijkerkFeb 28, 2023

Markets

Optimism DEX Velodrome Generates Record Weekly Fees Following Coinbase Announcement

Coinbase said last week it is launching Base, another layer two network built using Optimism technology.

By Sage D. YoungFeb 27, 2023

Podcasts

Crypto Update | Is the SEC Really the Bad Guy?

By Adrian Blust, Adam B. LevineFeb 27, 2023

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

Markets

Start of the End? Testnet Goerli Ether Spikes to $1.60 as Traders Jump on Opportunity Meant for Developers

LayerZero offered developers a way to get their hands on intrinsically worthless gETH tokens for testing purposes – but traders jumped on that opportunity, leading to an uncannily high-valued market.

By Shaurya MalwaFeb 27, 2023

Traders are speculating on goerli ether. (DALL-E/CoinDesk)

Markets

Tokens of Optimism Ecosystem Surge as Coinbase Unveils Its Layer 2 Base

Coinbase said Thursday that it is using Optimism's technology to launch an Ethereum layer 2 scaling product called Base.

By Omkar GodboleFeb 24, 2023

Tokens from Optimism's ecosystem outshine market leaders bitcoin and ether. (Peggy_Marco/Pixabay)

Tech

Coinbase's New Layer 2 Blockchain, Base, Has Rocky Rollout

The much-anticipated protocol struggled to process user transactions, then became the target of some Twitter shade for changing some terms of a contribution pledge on the fly.

By Elizabeth NapolitanoFeb 24, 2023