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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Finance

Polygon Partners With Salesforce for NFT-Based Loyalty Program

Salesforce partnership with the blockchain platform marks another major company’s investment into customer engagement initiatives using Web3 technologies.

By Elizabeth NapolitanoMar 17, 2023

Policy

Is Ether a Security?

Last week was chaotic.

By Nikhilesh DeMar 16, 2023

Finance

Playboy Lost $4.9M on Ether It Accepted as NFT Payments

The company’s net carrying value of digital assets was $327,000 as of December.

By Aoyon AshrafMar 16, 2023

Videos

Ethereum’s Shanghai Upgrade Looms: What's Next?

The final dress rehearsal for Ethereum’s upcoming Shanghai upgrade, more accurately known as "Shapella," occurred Tuesday on the Goerli test network (testnet). The test simulated staked ether (ETH) withdrawals, bringing the highly anticipated upgrade closer to its final step: activating live on the mainnet blockchain sometime next month. Besu Protocol Engineer Justin Florentine discusses the outlook for the Ethereum ecosystem.

Mar 16, 2023

Tech

Ethereum’s Shanghai Hard Fork Now Has Official Target Date

Developers agreed to April 12 for the long-awaited upgrade that will enable staked ETH withdrawals.

By Margaux NijkerkMar 16, 2023

Videos

Ethereum's Shanghai Hard Fork: 5 Things to Know

The Shanghai Upgrade, expected in mid-April 2023, puts the final touch on Ethereum’s transition to proof-of-stake. Etherworld Founder Pooja Ranjan explains the significance of the network upgrade, what it means for withdrawals, ether (ETH) price and why ‘Shapella’ should now be part of your crypto vocabulary.

Mar 16, 2023

Tech