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

Matter Labs Nets $200M to Build zkSync Ethereum Scaling Platform

A week after zkSync V2’s “baby alpha” launch, Matter Labs said it would open-source its code and push for improved standards around rollup development.

By Sam KesslerNov 16, 2022

Hermez rollup is live on Ethereum's network (Unsplash)

Finance

Cross-Ecosystem Platform Evmos Partners With Anchorage Digital to Offer Custody and Staking

The announcement comes following the company’s $27 million token sale

By Margaux NijkerkNov 9, 2022

Tech

Vitalik Buterin’s New Ethereum Road Map Takes Aim at MEV and Censorship

Amid a number of new changes, Buterin’s new vision for Ethereum adds a section aimed at curtailing the threats of centralization.

By Sam KesslerNov 9, 2022

Tech

Ethereum Co-Founder Di Iorio Unveils Project to Bring Blockchain Computers to a Wider Audience

Andiami mixes game theory with cutting-edge hardware. Anthony Di Iorio hopes the endeavor will enable users to run full nodes with little to no technical expertise.

By Frederick MunawaNov 8, 2022

Ethereum co-founder, Anthony Di Iorio holding "The Cube." (Anthony Di Iorio)

Finance

Aplicaciones de Ethereum podrían lanzarse pronto en su competidora Solana

Neon Labs está próximo a lanzar su tan esperada máquina virtual de Ethereum para Solana.

By Danny NelsonNov 7, 2022

Solana Hacker House en Miami, abril del 2022. (Danny Nelson/CoinDesk)

Finance

El bróker financiero Bernstein dice que Polygon es el rey de la Web3

El equipo de Polygon contrató personal con experiencia en grandes empresas de tecnología del mundo y se acercó a marcas con muchos consumidores.

By Will CannyNov 7, 2022

El cofundador de Polygon, Sandeep Nailwal, en una publicidad en el aeropuerto de Estambul. (Amitoj Singh/CoinDesk)

Videos

SuperRare Exec on Launching RarePass for Curated Art Drops

SuperRare, an Ethereum-based, decentralized digital art marketplace, is launching the "Genesis" RarePass for exclusive airdrops of curated fine art. SuperRare Chief Operating Officer Kyle Olney shares insights into the launch, mainstreaming the art collecting experience and the future of the NFT industry.

Nov 3, 2022

Videos

SuperRare COO on NFT Volumes in Crypto Winter: Crypto Art Is Alive and Well

Ethereum-based art marketplace SuperRare launches a subscription-like art distribution service. Chief Operating Officer Kyle Olney discusses the state of crypto art amid low NFT volumes in crypto winter, saying "there is no pullback in the [art] market."

Nov 3, 2022

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Vitalik Buterin's 'Proof of Stake': The CoinDesk Megareview

What a decade of essays – covering everything from Soulbound tokens to superrational DAOs – says about Ethereum and crypto.

By Marc Hochstein, Daniel Kuhn, David Z. Morris, Benjamin Schiller, Sage D. YoungNov 3, 2022

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)

Videos

Scammers Took Advantage of the Ethereum Merge to Make Millions: Chainalysis

A report from crypto analytics research firm Chainalysis reveals bad actors took advantage of the Ethereum Merge to make millions. Chainalysis Cybercrimes Research Lead Eric Jardine shares insights into the key findings, breaking down the number of countries affected and tips for avoiding merge scams.

Nov 2, 2022