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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Tech

Flashbots Proposes New Class of ‘Matchmakers’ to Share MEV Gains With Ethereum Users

The new protocol known as "MEV-Share" would distribute the gains from "maximal extractable value" to users of the Ethereum blockchain in addition to validators and block builders. According to the Flashbots team, it's an early implementation of the SUAVE blockchain.

By Margaux NijkerkFeb 16, 2023

Markets

Lido DAO’s Governance Token LDO Jumps on Treasury Proposal

The largest Ethereum staking service provider’s DAO has issued a vote over what it should do with its $30 million worth of ether.

By Lyllah LedesmaFeb 15, 2023

Markets

Ether Staking Service Lido Granted 1M Optimism Tokens to Incentivize Wrapped Staked Ether Adoption

Lido and Optimism aim to increase the availability of wrapped staked ether (wstETH) with OP tokens through the new liquidity mining and user incentives program.

By Shaurya MalwaFeb 15, 2023

Tech

Arbitrum Surges Ahead as Ethereum’s Layer 2 Landscape Takes Shape

Layer 2 rollups now see more transaction volume than Ethereum’s main network.

By Sam KesslerFeb 15, 2023

Tech

Crypto Wallet Messaging Application Push Protocol Expands to BNB Chain

The move to BNB Chain could attract more users to Push, its founder said.

By Shaurya MalwaFeb 15, 2023

Markets

Coinbase: Ether Selling Pressure Should Be Fairly Limited Around the Shanghai Fork Upgrade

The amount of potential selling pressure around Ethereum’s planned upgrade has been complicated by Kraken’s decision to wind down its U.S. staking business, according to a research report.

By Will CannyFeb 15, 2023

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Tech

Fewer Than Half of New Ethereum Blocks Over the Past 24 Hours Are OFAC Compliant

For the first time since October, fewer than 50% of new blocks over a 24-hour period are OFAC compliant, partially thanks to more noncensoring options that make up a larger share of the blockspace market.

By Margaux NijkerkFeb 14, 2023