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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Markets

Ethereum Merge May Not Be Immediately Deflationary, Crypto Trading Firm QCP Says

While the Merge is likely to cause a reduction in ether's supply, making it a deflationary asset, low network usage may delay the expected bullish effect.

By Omkar GodboleSep 8, 2022

Crypto winter may delay ether's anticipated post-Merge evolution as a deflationary asset (Pixabay)

Tech

Ethereum’s Merge May Boost Public's View of Crypto

Crypto podcaster Laura Shin told CoinDesk TV’s “First Mover” that the software update may allay the concerns of those worried about the industry's impact on the environment.

By Fran VelasquezSep 7, 2022

Laura Shin, author of "The Cryptopians" and host of the "Unchained" podcast. (Erika Rich/CoinDesk/Shutterstock)

Finance

Binance Introduces Ether Staking in US as It Steps Up Competition With Rivals

Binance will start offering 6% annual percentage yield (APY) to its U.S. customers from as low as 0.001 ETH.

By Jamie CrawleySep 7, 2022

Binance.US CEO Brian Shroder (Binance.US)

Tech

Ethereum Merge: What You Need to Know

Do you have any Merge questions? Here's our FAQ on the blockchain's coming overhaul.

By Sam Kessler, Sage D. YoungSep 7, 2022

Finance

Siete tendencias que podrían despertar nuevamente el crecimiento cripto

Bernstein, una compañía de inversiones, enumeró sus ideas comenzando con el merge de Ethereum.

By Will CannySep 6, 2022

Bernstein spells out what it believes could be catalysts for the next bull market in crypto. (Kameleon007/Getty Images)

Tech

What the Merge Could Mean for Ethereum and Its Developers

Protocol developer Preston VanLoon joined CoinDesk TV’s “First Mover” to discuss how the long-awaited upgrade will prompt a massive move to the blockchain.

By Fran VelasquezSep 6, 2022

Preston Van Loon, Prysmatic Labs, at Consensus 2022 (Morgan Brown/Shutterstock/CoinDesk)

Finance

Large Ethereum Miners Look to Cloud Computing, AI Ahead of The Merge

The network's upgrade will do away with the need for bulky and expensive data centers, which the miners are looking to repurpose.

By Eliza GkritsiSep 6, 2022

Crypto mining stocks have lost roughly half of their value in the past month. (Sandali Handagama for CoinDesk)

Finance

7 Trends That Could Reignite Crypto Growth

Bernstein, an investment firm, lists its ideas, starting with the Ethereum blockchain's Merge.

By Will CannySep 6, 2022

Markets

Ethereum Classic's Hashrate, Prices Surge as Miners Prepare for Post-Merge Reality

Futures tracking the tokens logged $27 million in liquidations in the past 24 hours – second only to ethereum and ahead of bitcoin futures.

By Shaurya MalwaSep 6, 2022

The Merge has pushed focus back to the lesser-used Ethereum Classic chain. (Donald Giannatti/Unsplash)

Tech

The Final Countdown to the Ethereum Merge Has Officially Begun

The activation of the Bellatrix upgrade on the Ethereum blockchain triggers the beginning of the Merge, which will likely be completed sometime around Sept. 13-16.

By Margaux NijkerkSep 6, 2022