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.

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

Finance

Institutions Are Still 'Wait-And-See' With Ethereum

Big investors still seem to like bitcoin more, but their interest in ether is growing.

By Lawrence LewitinnSep 18, 2022

Investors have adopted a wait-and-see approach toward Ethereum after the Merge. (geralt/Pixabay)

Learn

Ethereum Merge Explained: What Investors Should Know About the Shift to Proof-of-Stake

A historic overhaul of the second-largest blockchain network is complete, but questions remain. We've got answers.

By Sam KesslerSep 16, 2022

Tech

El 90% de los mineros PoW quedará en bancarrota, según el minero de Ethereum Chandler Guo

La fusión perjudicó mucho a la minería, le dijo a CoinDesk Guo, defensor del mecanismo proof-of-work. Consideró que la bifurcación de Ethereum que él respalda atraerá a los mineros que queden a medida que se solucionen las fallas.

By Fran VelasquezSep 16, 2022

Riot Platforms’ acquisition of Block Mining makes sense, JPMorgan says. (Sandali Handagama)

Markets

Ethereum Proof-of-Work Fork Stumbles as Justin Sun's Poloniex Supports Rival Fork

The fork’s ETHW token dropped 70% on technical glitches and early supporter Poloniex's decision to back a different, little-known blockchain.

By Krisztian SandorSep 16, 2022

(Matt Popovich/Unsplash, modified by CoinDesk)

Videos

No One Is Spending a Fortune for the NFT of Ethereum’s Final PoW Block

The entirety of Ethereum’s final block before it shifted to a proof-of-stake network Thursday morning was captured in the form of a non-fungible token (NFT). VanityBlocks paid around 30 ether in fees to mint the NFT but the highest bidder is offering just 10 ether. "The Hash" panel discusses the details.

Sep 16, 2022