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

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.

By Jamie CrawleyJan 19, 2023

Finance

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.

By Sam ReynoldsJan 19, 2023

Videos

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."

Jan 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.

By Sam KesslerJan 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.

By Shaurya MalwaJan 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.

By Margaux NijkerkJan 17, 2023

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

Tech

Ethereum Startup Obol Labs Raises $12.5M to Decentralize Validators

Co-led by Pantera and Archetype, the funding round is targeted toward building out distributed validator technology (DVT) on Ethereum.

By Sam KesslerJan 17, 2023

Web3

Developers Keep the Candle Burning During Chilly Crypto Winter

A new report released by Web3 developer platform Alchemy suggests that while this past year saw token trading slow, the number of smart contracts deployed on Ethereum continues to grow.

By Cam ThompsonJan 17, 2023

Tech

New MetaMask Product to Add Liquid Staking via Lido and Rocket Pool

The update comes two months before an Ethereum upgrade is expected to allow users to withdraw their staked ETH.

By Sam KesslerJan 13, 2023

Videos

Ethereum in 2023: Here’s What to Look Forward To

All eyes are on Ethereum's next major upgrade, known as the "Shanghai hard fork," which will supposedly allow participants on the network to unlock their staked ether. Ether Capital CEO Brian Mosoff shares his outlook for this upgrade, from potential regulatory implications to price actions.

Jan 13, 2023