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.

Tech

Ethereum's Buterin Proposes 'Stealth Addresses' to Enhance Privacy Protections

In a new blog, Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin outlines a stealth address system that can help overcome the blockchain’s lack of privacy protections.

Ni Margaux NijkerkEne 23, 2023

DENVER, CO - FEBRUARY 18: Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin speaks at ETHDenver on February 18, 2022 in Denver, Colorado. ETHDenver is the largest and longest running Ethereum Blockchain event in the world with more than 15,000 cryptocurrency devotees attending the weeklong meetup. (Photo by Michael Ciaglo/Getty Images)

Tech

Latest Ethereum ‘Shadow Fork’ Brings Blockchain’s Shanghai Upgrade Closer to Reality

The first set of testing has commenced for the much anticipated Shanghai upgrade, expected in March, that will enable staked ether withdrawals. Some minor glitches were reported.

Ni Margaux NijkerkEne 23, 2023

Ethereum has undergone another shadow fork prior to the Merge.(bildanova/500px/Getty Images)

Mga video

Ethereum Development Company Flashbots Reportedly Seeks to Raise $50M, Eyes Unicorn Status

Ethereum research and development firm Flashbots is in discussions over a potential fundraise of up to $50 million and could reach unicorn status, according to a report by The Block. "The Hash" panel discusses what this means for the Ethereum community.

Ene 19, 2023

Tech

The =nil; Foundation Raises $22M to Build Marketplace for Zero-Knowledge Proofs

The funding round led by Polychain Capital aims to make zero-knowledge projects more decentralized, and easier to build.

Ni Sam KesslerEne 19, 2023

Pananalapi

Ethereum Development Firm Flashbots Eyes Unicorn Status as It Seeks to Raise $50M: Report

Crypto venture firm Paradigm has committed to leading the investment, according to the report.

Ni Jamie CrawleyEne 19, 2023

Pananalapi

SSV DAO Starts $50M Fund to Push Ethereum's Decentralization Plan

The ecosystem fund follows SSV's $10 million grant pool announcement last year to help teams develop staking projects on Ethereum.

Ni Sam ReynoldsEne 19, 2023

Mga video

ConsenSys Confirms Layoffs Amid 'Uncertain Market Conditions'

Ethereum development company ConsenSys will be cutting 97 jobs, said CEO Joe Lubin in a blog post on Wednesday, confirming, for the most part, a report by CoinDesk last week. "The Hash" panel discusses the move as Lubin said it was a "difficult decision to streamline some of ConsenSys' teams to adjust to challenging and uncertain market conditions."

Ene 18, 2023

Tech

What Ethereum Tech Trends Are Weathering the Bear Market?

Zero-knowledge, staking and MEV are among the core tech concepts that have continued to attract attention amid the market slump.

Ni Sam KesslerEne 18, 2023

Tech

DeFi Service Frax Finance Gains Momentum Amid Ether Staking Narrative, FXS in Focus

High yields on Curve-related pools have attracted millions of dollars' worth of ether to Frax in the past few weeks.

Ni Shaurya MalwaEne 18, 2023

Tech

Crypto Developers Grew in Numbers Amid Bear Market, VC Firm Electric Capital Says

Developers are focusing on alternative ecosystems to Bitcoin and Ethereum, helping them grow faster, the VC firm said in a report.

Ni Margaux NijkerkEne 17, 2023

La cantidad de contratos inteligentes implementados en Ethereum aumentó más de 40% desde el final del primer trimestre, según Alchemy. (Getty Images)

of 425

Latest Crypto News

Ngayon

8:44 PM

Positibo

SEC approves Nasdaq's move to support tokenized securities trading

The SEC’s approval lets Nasdaq test blockchain-based versions of stocks that trade and settle like traditional shares.

8:31 PM

Negatibo

Fairshake's $10 million Illinois misfire marks first big hitch in crypto political surge

The crypto sector's leading political action committee devoted more than 5% of its war chest trying to defeat a Senate candidate who just won her primary.

8:19 PM

Negatibo

BTC0.00%

+1 Pag-aari

Bitcoin sinks below $71,000, stocks close at session lows, as 2026 Fed rate cut hopes fade further

Fed chair Jerome Powell said rising energy prices are feeding into the inflation outlook, but "nobody knows" yet how lasting the impact will be.

7:56 PM

Positibo

Polymarket acquires Brahma to scale blockchain trading infrastructure

"Building reliable infrastructure across blockchain networks and traditional financial rails is hard — there are no shortcuts,” said Polymarket CEO Shayne Coplan.

Galugarin ang Pinakabagong Balita

Mga Newsletter

CoinDesk Headlines

The biggest crypto news and ideas of the day.

Preview

Sa pamamagitan ng pag-sign up, makakatanggap ka ng mga email tungkol sa mga produkto ng CoinDesk at sumasang-ayon ka sa aming terms & conditions and patakaran sa privacy.