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

What the Merge Means for Ethereum Miners

There is speculation about moving to Ethereum Classic once proof-of-work is gone from the main chain, but mining pools remain split on where they will turn in a post-Merge world.

By Margaux NijkerkAug 5, 2022

Ethereum network illustration (Shubham Dhage/Unsplash)

Markets

DeFi Protocol Voltz Could Bring 150% Interest Rate on Ether Deposits

As the Ethereum blockchain's Merge approaches, traders and venues are seeing the event as an opportunity to pocket fat yields – possibly signaling a renewed appetite for risk in crypto just months after its big market crash.

By Omkar GodboleAug 5, 2022

With memories still fresh from this year's crypto market crash, the Voltz protocol is already looking for ways to let traders use leverage to take more risk. (Pixabay, modified by CoinDesk)

Tech

Citi: Ethereum’s Merge Will Have Several Consequences for the Blockchain

Ethereum will probably become deflationary as token issuance decreases while the burn mechanism is maintained, the bank said.

By Will CannyAug 5, 2022

Ethereum's Merge will slow demand for GPUs. (Bradley D. Saum/Shutterstock)

Videos

BTCS CEO: Ethereum Could be Crypto’s ‘Silver Lining’

Ether (ETH) is up over 40% in the past month, outperforming bitcoin (BTC) and other major cryptos. BTCS Inc. Chief Executive Officer Charles Allen discusses the potential factors behind the ETH rally and its impact on the overall markets. “I think Ethereum could definitely be a silver lining here,” Allen said.

Aug 4, 2022

Markets

Ethereum Classic Is Not Ethereum so a Merge-Fueled Rally Won't Last: Messari

It's unlikely Ethereum Classic has any long-term viability, despite interest by miners, according to analyst Tom Dunleavy.

By Jimmy HeAug 3, 2022

Opinion

Who Will Mine Ethereum After It's Gone?

Rumors of a continued proof-of-work version of Ethereum should be viewed with extreme caution. But by god, it’s fascinating.

By David Z. MorrisAug 3, 2022

(Matt Popovich/Unsplash, modified by CoinDesk)

Videos

Nomad’s US$200 Mln Hack; Saylor Steps Down

Over 300 perpetrators suspected in Nomad cross-chain bridge hack. BItcoin and Ethereum fall after stock market jitters over Pelosi visit. MicroStrategy CEO Michael Saylor moves to chairman role to focus on Bitcoin. Crypto tax service launches in India.

Aug 3, 2022

Videos

New Senate Proposal Could Give CFTC Crypto Oversight

The U.S. Senate Committee On Agriculture, Nutrition & Forestry is set to introduce a bill Wednesday allowing the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) “exclusive jurisdiction” over digital commodities. CoinDesk Global Policy & Regulation Managing Editor Nikhilesh De discusses what we know so far and what to expect.

Aug 3, 2022

Videos

Magic Eden COO on Ethereum Expansion, NFT Ecosystem Outlook

NFT marketplace Magic Eden is going multi-chain, integrating Ethereum-based NFTs into its previously Solana-only platform. Magic Eden’s COO and co-founder Zhuoxun Yin shares insights into the “exciting acceleration” in extending Magic Eden’s presence within the NFT and Web3 communities to “deliver the most full-featured multi-chain experience for creators and collectors.”

Aug 3, 2022

Finance