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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Year-Long Redemption Arc for Pudgy Penguins NFTs

Ethereum-based non-fungible token (NFT) collection Pudgy Penguins is on a holiday rally, setting new all-time highs in ETH-denominated floor price, a popular metric. "The Hash" team discusses the potential factors driving the price surge and the implications for the wider digital collectibles market.

2022年12月28日

科技

Ethereum’s 2022 in Review: The Merge, MEV and Mayhem

Ethereum’s year was marked by reductions to energy costs and improved scalability, but it was also racked by hacks and “censorship.”

作者 Sam Kessler2022年12月28日

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Solana’s Top NFT Projects Move to Ethereum, Polygon

DeGods and Y00ts, two of the top Solana non-fungible token (NFT) projects, confirmed to be leaving the Solana network for Ethereum and Polygon after months of speculation. "The Hash" panel discusses the migration and the implications for the blockchain ecosystem at large.

2022年12月27日

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The Psychological Differences Between Bitcoin and Ethereum Governance

An attempt to bridge the gap between good-faith advocates of both networks and show how the two largest crypto networks’ development processes matter for long-term success.

作者 Bill Ottman2022年12月27日

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Web3

Solana’s Top NFT Projects DeGods and Y00ts to Migrate Chains

DeGods will go to Ethereum, while its sister project, Y00ts, will move to Polygon with a grant from the layer 2's partnership fund.

作者 Eli Tan2022年12月26日

(DeGods via Magic Eden, modified by CoinDesk)

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From Degen to Regen: How Web3 Started Playing Positive-Sum Games

Gitcoin founder Kevin Owocki writes about why 2023 is the year of "regenerative cryptoeconomics."

作者 Kevin Owocki2022年12月26日

Bitcoin allocation is a good option even in bear markets. (Johnny Johnson/Getty Images)

观点

ZK Rollups Bring Ethereum's Decentralized Vision Into Focus

Polygon founder Mihailo Bjelic makes the case for zero knowledge technology.

作者 Mihailo Bjelic2022年12月23日

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Paxful Removes Ether From Platform

Ray Youssef, CEO and co-founder of peer-to-peer crypto marketplace Paxful, announced ether's (ETH) removal from the platform, citing Ethereum network's switch to proof-of-stake validation from proof-of-work. "The Hash" hosts discuss the case for Bitcoin in the latest clash between altcoins.

2022年12月21日

金融