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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Finance

Bank of America Says Blockchains Have Intrinsic Value, Citing Transaction Fees

The bank's report, however, noted that the fees on the Bitcoin and Ethereum chains have fallen this year.

By Will CannyAug 3, 2022

Blockchain transaction fees are a sign that blockchains have intrinsic value, a Bank of America report said. (Károly Meyer/Pixabay)

Finance

Hackers Return $9M to Nomad Bridge After $190M Exploit

The popular Ethereum to Moonbeam bridge is working with law enforcement and data analytics firms.

By Oliver KnightAug 3, 2022

Tech

Ethereum Developers Address Potential Glitch Ahead of the Merge

The chance of an MEV-Boost failure is slim, but contingencies should ensure that the Merge still happens smoothly.

By Margaux NijkerkAug 2, 2022

Videos

NFT Marketplace Magic Eden Announces Ethereum Expansion

Solana-based non-fungible token (NFT) marketplace Magic Eden is integrating Ethereum NFTs, taking another swing at OpenSea and embracing Ethereum’s top heavy NFT ecosystem. "The Hash" hosts discuss the latest in the NFT marketplace rivalry.

Aug 2, 2022

Markets

Crypto Exchange BitMEX Offers Strategy on Potential 'ETHPoW' Split as China Miner Contests Ethereum Merge

BitMEX analysts say a threatened fork from the Ethereum blockchain might generate some interest from investors.

By Lyllah LedesmaAug 2, 2022

Chinese crypto miner Chandler Guo has launched a campaign to fork the Ethereum blockchain and create a spinoff, hewing to the “proof-of-work” (PoW) system that it uses now. (bildanova/500px/Getty Images)

Finance

NFT Exchange Magic Eden Expands to Ethereum

The leading Solana-based non-fungible token platform is taking another swing at OpenSea and embracing Ethereum’s top-heavy NFT ecosystem.

By Eli TanAug 2, 2022

Magic Eden CEO Jack Lu at Solana's phone launch event, June 2022. (Danny Nelson/CoinDesk)

Videos

Flippening Ahead?; NFT Sales Fall Again

Ethereum overtakes Bitcoin in options market, prompting suggestion the flippening is imminent. Binance clarifies details of compliance efforts. Singapore court gives Vauld three months protection from creditorsNFT sales limp into July with a 25% drop from June as broader crypto slump spreads. Those stories and other news shaping the cryptocurrency and blockchain world in this episode of "The Daily Forkast."

Aug 2, 2022

Markets