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.

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Impact of Ethereum Merge on Smart Contract Blockchain Competitors

Ernst & Young Principal and Global Innovation Leader and Ethereum "pragmatist" Paul Brody breaks down the key takeaways from his CoinDesk op-ed on the outlook for Ethereum competitors such as Solana, Terra, and Avalanche in the aftermath of the Ethereum Merge. Will the blockchain space not have a multichain future after all?

20 ott 2022

Finanza

Fidelity’s Crypto Platform to Add Ether Trading for Institutional Clients

The move comes after Fidelity launched a new Ethereum Index Fund for accredited investors.

Di Michael Bellusci19 ott 2022

Fidelity Investments sign (Jonathan Weiss/Shutterstock)

Mercati

Investors’ Time Horizons Will Determine Their Bitcoin Positions

The most recent Commitment of Traders report, released each Tuesday by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, shows that reportable positions for asset managers are now 80% long and 20% short bitcoin futures.

Di Glenn Williams Jr.19 ott 2022

Opinioni

The Ethereum Killers Are All Zombies Now

The Merge made it starkly visible to the world, but blockchain insiders have known for years that Ethereum’s assassins have fired their shots and missed.

Di Paul Brody19 ott 2022

Tecnologie

Will Censorship Fork Ethereum?

Disagreement around how to handle sanctions on Ethereum may soon force the chain to split into two: one chain censored, one not.

Di Sam Kessler19 ott 2022

Tecnologie

La próxima gran actualización de Ethereum, Shanghai, ya tiene una testnet

La testnet Shandong les permitirá a los desarrolladores experimentar con las próximas fases del desarrollo de Ethereum, incluida la implementación adecuada para el retiro de ether bloqueado.

Di Margaux Nijkerk17 ott 2022

Qingdao City, Shandong Province, China (Cheunghyo/Getty Images)

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Ethereum Blockchain Reaches New Censorship Milestone

The Ethereum blockchain reached a new censorship milestone Friday when 51% of the blocks produced over a 24-hour period followed the U.S. Treasury Department's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) compliance recommendations. "The Hash" hosts discuss the continuous growth of censorship on Ethereum and what this means for the Ethereum ecosystem.

17 ott 2022

Tecnologie

The Next Major Ethereum Upgrade, Shanghai, Now Has a Testnet

The Shandong testnet will allow developers to experiment with the next phases of Ethereum development, including properly implementing staked ether withdrawals.

Di Margaux Nijkerk17 ott 2022

Tecnologie