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

Evaluating Ethereum: 1 Week After the Merge

From validators to issuance to fees, here’s what Ethereum looks like now that the post-Merge dust is settling.

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)

Opinion

What Are Solarpunk and Lunarpunk Anyway?

Two environmentally focused fictional microgenres have become cornerstones of the Web3 aesthetic. Here’s how that happened.

By Paul J. Dylan-EnnisSep 20, 2022

Finance

NFT Marketplace OpenSea to Support Ethereum Roll-Up Arbitrum

“This is a first step in building our goal of a Web3 future where people have access to the NFTs they want on the chains they prefer,” OpenSea said in a tweet.

By Cam ThompsonSep 20, 2022

NFTs for sale on OpenSea (CoinDesk screenshot)

Videos

What’s Next for Ethereum’s Evolution?

Celo co-founder Marek Olszewski joins “First Mover” a week after the Ethereum Merge to discuss the network’s future development and obstacles in crypto’s mainstream adoption. Plus, key takeaways from his conversation with Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin on energy consumption.

Sep 20, 2022

Podcasts

Crypto News Roundup for Sept. 20, 2022

By Adrian Blust, Adam B. LevineSep 20, 2022

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

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

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