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

Chainalysis Exec on How Bad Actors Scammed $2M From Ethereum Merge

Chainalysis Cybercrimes Research Lead Eric Jardine discusses how bad actors were able to take advantage of the Ethereum merge and drain $2 million from the ecosystem in and around the merge date. It was a "classic scam setup," Jardine said. "A 'doubling your money for free' type approach."

Nov 2, 2022

Tech

Ethereum Merge Had ‘All the Ingredients of a Scammer’s Dream,’ Chainalysis Exec Says

Eric Jardine discusses how scammers were able to capitalize on the second-biggest blockchain’s transition and how $1.2 million in ether was stolen.

By Fran VelasquezNov 2, 2022

Videos

What to Expect From Ethereum's Shanghai Upgrade

The Ethereum network's next big upgrade "Shanghai" will make it possible to withdraw staked ETH, tying up loose ends from the historic "Merge" update. "The Hash" panel discusses the promised features of Shanghai and outlook for the Ethereum ecosystem.

Nov 2, 2022

Videos

Elon Musk Wants to Charge Twitter Users $8 a Month for Verification

Elon Musk wants Twitter users to pay a monthly fee to keep their blue verified checkmark. The billionaire tweeted in part, "Power to the people! Blue for $8/month." "The Hash" hosts discuss how Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin and Binance's CZ are responding to the planned changes and the role crypto could play in Twitter's future.

Nov 2, 2022

Finance

Aave Community Members Vote to Deploy on zkSync v2 Testnet

The decision will let developers evaluate whether to fully deploy its decentralized exchange on the layer 2 scaling platform that speeds up Ethereum transactions.

By Cam Thompson, Sam KesslerNov 2, 2022

Tech

Qué traerá la próxima gran actualización de Ethereum

“Shanghái” permitirá retirar ETH en staking, pero el deseado recorrido para disminuir las tasas de gas podría quedar afuera de la actualización.

By Sam KesslerNov 2, 2022

Markets

Ether podría estar avanzando hacia un futuro deflacionario, según el banco Citi

La volatilidad de la criptomoneda cayó a mínimos históricos tras el éxito de la fusión, según el entidad financiera.

By Will CannyNov 2, 2022

Hot air balloon deflated(Getty Images/Modified by CoinDesk)

Tech

What to Expect From Ethereum’s Next Big Upgrade

“Shanghai” will make it possible to withdraw staked ETH, but a long-wished-for pathway to lower gas fees might be missing from the update.

By Sam KesslerNov 2, 2022

Markets

Una pequeña recuperación económica sería favorable para ether, según Bernstein

ETH podría alcanzar una deflación del 4% en el pico de actividad de los usuarios, según el informe.

By Will CannyNov 1, 2022

La economía del token de ether se vería favorecida con solo una pequeña recuperación económica. (Pixabay)

Markets

Bernstein: Small Economic Recovery Would Make Ether's Tokenomics Favorable

ETH could reach 4% deflation at peak user activity, a report from Bernstein said.

By Will CannyNov 1, 2022

Ether's tokenomics would turn favorable on just a small economic recovery. (Pixabay)

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