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.

Podcasts

Crypto Update | The Ethereum Merge Finally Happened: So What?

By Adrian Blust, Adam B. LevineSep 22, 2022

Weekend Story | The Short-Sightedness of Run-Amok Regulators

Learn

How Does Ethereum Staking Work?

The Ethereum network has transitioned to proof-of-stake. Ethereum staking is a way ETH investors can earn a reward by locking up their coins.

By Andrey Sergeenkov, Toby Leah BochanSep 22, 2022

Ethereum around computers (Dalle-E/CoinDesk)

Opinion

The Merge Doesn’t Solve Ethereum’s 'Atomic Composability'

What that is and why "cross-pollination" between decentralized applications matters.

By Jeremy EpsteinSep 22, 2022

Podcasts

Ethereum's Merge Was a Success. What's Next?

By Dan Ilett, Danny Nelson, Benjamin Schiller, Danny BradburySep 22, 2022

Tech

Bernstein: Arbitrum Has Strongest User Momentum Among Leading Blockchains

There is speculation that a token launch may be near, rewarding early users, a report from Bernstein said.

By Will CannySep 22, 2022

The co-founders of Offchain Labs, the firm behind Arbitrum. (Offchain Labs)

Markets

JPMorgan Sees Concerns for Ethereum Blockchain After the Merge

The platform has become less decentralized after the switch to proof-of-stake, the bank said.

By Will CannySep 22, 2022

Análisis de Ethereum: una semana después de la fusión

Desde validadores hasta emisiones y tarifas, así está hoy Ethereum después del revuelo generado por la fusión.

By Sam KesslerSep 21, 2022

Más de 41.000 personas asistieron a la fiesta virtual de la Fundación Ethereum para hacer la cuenta regresiva y ser testigos de la fusión. (Canal de YouTube de la Fundación Ethereum)

Podcasts

Crypto News Roundup for Sept. 21, 2022

By Adrian Blust, Adam B. LevineSep 21, 2022

Videos

Miner Chandler Guo Makes the Case for Backing Ethereum’s Fork

SEC’s plans for proof-of-stake regulation make Ethereum’s PoW fork even more attractive, says Chandler Guo. This story and other news shaping the cryptocurrency world in this episode of “The Daily Forkast.”

Sep 21, 2022

Videos

Former Washington Insider on Future of US Crypto Regulation

Should the Ethereum network be subject to U.S. securities law? That question is at the heart of an SEC case against crypto promoter Ian Balina. Blockchain Foundation’s Executive Director Cleve Mesidor discusses the lawsuit and what it could mean for Ethereum. Plus, a debate on crypto's risks and opportunities.

Sep 21, 2022