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.

Videos

Uniswap Community Creates Foundation to Support Open-Source Development

Community members of decentralized exchange Uniswap have voted to create the Uniswap Foundation, an organization aiming to support open-source development and community governance within the protocol. “The Hash” panel discusses the implications for the Uniswap ecosystem, Ethereum, and the state of DeFi.

Aug 24, 2022

Finance

Tether Sticks to Decision Not to Bar Tornado Cash Addresses

The stablecoin issuer sees a freeze of secondary Tornado Cash addresses as premature, and awaits more clarity from U.S. authorities.

By Cam ThompsonAug 24, 2022

No one knows exactly what the fallout from the Tornado Cash sanctions will look like. (Antonio Masiello/Getty Images)

Tech

Ethereum Proof-of-Work Forks: Gift or Grift?

Ethereum will soon transition to a more energy-efficient system for processing transactions, but prominent crypto personalities are hell-bent on keeping the proof-of-work version of the chain alive. Why?

By Sam Kessler, Sage D. YoungAug 24, 2022

Why are some miners hell-bent on keeping Ethereum's proof-of-work chain alive? (Getty Images)

Tech

As Censorship on Ethereum Begins, Could This Open-Sourced Code Help Counter It?

Flashbots' accelerated code release comes amid U.S. regulatory crackdown on crypto mixer Tornado Cash for sanctions violations.

By Margaux Nijkerk, Sam KesslerAug 23, 2022

Videos

Is Ethereum's Merge Priced-In? Arca's Head of Research Explains

Arca’s Director of Research Katie Talati lays out the case for why Ethereum's "most major upgrade to date" is already priced-in.

Aug 23, 2022

Videos

Arca Exec on Why the September Merge Will Boost Ether Price

Arca's head of research Katie Talati shares her analysis of the upcoming Ethereum "merge" and why she believes it will boost the price of ether (ETH). Plus, her reactions to MicroStrategy CEO Michael Saylor's doubts on the ethics and technical development of Ethereum.

Aug 23, 2022

Markets

Ethereum Merge Drama Continues as Traders Pile Out, Then Back In

Ethereum regained investor support on Monday after slumping in recent days.

By Jimmy HeAug 22, 2022

Videos

Opening Keynote: Eth 2.0 and the Road Ahead

The move to Eth 2.0 will bring the Ethereum network ever closer to fulfilling its original vision: that of a "world computer" that plays host to a parallel, decentralized financial system. This system has taken the crypto world by storm recently but has been limited by Eth 1.0 infrastructure. Will Eth 2.0 be the rocket fuel that takes this nascent financial engine mainstream?

Aug 22, 2022

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