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

Insurance for Web3, Cannabis and Crypto, With Joseph Ziolkowski

By Sheila Warren, Michael J. CaseyOct 28, 2022

Money Reimagined Digital Money Stage at Consensus 2022

Tech

Google Introduces Cloud-Based Blockchain Node Service for Ethereum

The move highlights the growing attention that technology giants are paying to blockchain, crypto and Web3 projects.

By Margaux NijkerkOct 27, 2022

Finance

Most Crypto Scams on BNB Chain, Solidus Labs Says

Crypto risk monitoring platform says it has flagged nearly 200,000 crypto rug pulls and decentralized finance scams since August 2020.

By Sam ReynoldsOct 27, 2022

Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao and Emily Parker, CoinDesk executive director (Shutterstock/CoinDesk)

Tech

Ethereum’s Layer 2 Rollups Reduce Costs, but the Risks Are Underappreciated

Ethereum’s incumbent rollup networks cannot currently claim that they “borrow” Ethereum’s security.

By Sam KesslerOct 26, 2022

Los rollups no tienen la seguridad de Ethereum. (Luigi Pozzoli/Unsplash)

Videos

NFT Creators Have Made a Total of $1.8B in Royalties: Report

A report from Galaxy Digital shows that Ethereum-based NFT creators have made $1.8 billion worth of royalties to date from marketplaces like OpenSea. Galaxy Digital’s Research Associate Salmaan Qadir breaks down the new report.

Oct 24, 2022

Podcasts

Weekend Story: Reversibility on Ethereum – The Benefits and Pitfalls

By Adrian Blust, Adam B. LevineOct 23, 2022

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

Videos

Crypto Hopefuls Seek Value in Memecoins After Vitalik Buterin’s Tweets

"THE," a new class of meme tokens created over the past week after a tweet made by Ethereum co-creator Vitalik Buterin, has seen some $10 million in on-chain trading volume and counts of over 5,000 holders as of Friday afternoon. "The Hash" team discusses the latest in the world of memecoins.

Oct 21, 2022

Tech

Web3 Developers Still Building Despite Crypto Winter

Jason Shah, a product manager at Alchemy, a Web3 development platform, told CoinDesk TV that the pace is actually increasing.

By Fran VelasquezOct 21, 2022

Videos

Web3 Developers More Active Than Ever Despite Crypto Winter: Alchemy

The number of smart contracts deployed on Ethereum has increased by 40% since the end of Q1, despite a 60% price plunge this year, according to Web3 development platform Alchemy. Alchemy Head of Growth Jason Shah shares insights into the report and what it reveals about building in Web3 amid crypto winter.

Oct 21, 2022

Videos

"Ethereum Killers" Could Take Decades to Die Away: Paul Brody

Ernst & Young Principal Paul Brody discusses the outlook for Ethereum's challengers and DeFi at large amid an increasing ecosystem dominance of the Ethereum blockchain. "Even after the winner is clearly visible, the losers take a long time to die away ... it could go on for decades," Brody said.

Oct 20, 2022