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.

Markets

Citi Says Ether Remains Relatively Stable Despite Significance of the Merge

ETH token issuance is estimated to drop 90% to around 600,000 a year, the bank said.

By Will CannySep 20, 2022

The hot topic now is the upcoming Merge on the Ethereum network, and specifically, about the possibility of having a forked proof-of-work ETH and a proof-of-stake coin. (Riho Kroll/Unsplash)

Markets

Crypto Investors Yanked Money From ETH Products Despite a Smooth Ethereum Merge

ETH funds saw outflows for a fourth straight week, even as bitcoin (BTC) products won inflows, according to CoinShares.

By Margaux NijkerkSep 19, 2022

Podcasts

Crypto News Roundup for Sept. 19, 2022

By Adrian Blust, Adam B. LevineSep 19, 2022

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

Opinion

Did the Ethereum Merge Drop ‘Worldwide Electricity Consumption’ by 0.2%?

And could that figure fall further?

By Daniel KuhnSep 19, 2022

Markets

Ether y bitcoin se debilitan mientras empresas de trading culpan a la falta de catalizadores alcistas por el desplome del mercado

Los depósitos de ETH en los exchanges todavía deben retroceder, según un observador. Inversores comenzaron a mover las criptomonedas a los exchanges antes de la fusión de Ethereum del jueves.

By Omkar GodboleSep 19, 2022

Ether cae por debajo de US$1300 mientras el entusiasmo por la fusión se desvanece. (Fuente: CoinDesk, Highcharts.com)

Policy

Eth.link Restored After Ethereum Name Service Wins Injunction Against GoDaddy

The company behind the Web3 domain service and Virgil Griffith sued GoDaddy earlier this month, alleging the domain registration platform falsely announced eth.link had expired, and then sold it to a third party.

By Sandali HandagamaSep 19, 2022

Ethereum Name Service's eth.link is back online after it was sold to a third party by GoDaddy earlier this year (ENS Domains)

Tech

EthereumPOW Sees 'Replay' Exploit for 200 ETHW Days After Rocky Start

The exploit took place on a contract, however, and does not affect the main Ethereum POW network itself.

By Shaurya MalwaSep 19, 2022

Ethereum PoW users are reporting network issues. (Karla Hernandez/Unsplash)

Finance

EVGA to Stop Making Graphics Cards After Ethereum Merge Citing Nvidia 'Mistreatment'

The move comes as graphics card add-in board manufacturers post weaker financials as demand dries up due to Ethereum’s transition away from proof-of-work mining.

By Sam ReynoldsSep 19, 2022