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

Justin Sun Says Proof-of-Work 'Essential' Part of Ethereum

Tron's controversial founder said his stablecoin, USDD, will be the first to support the post-Merge Ethereum fork, on CoinDesk TV’s “First Mover.”

By Fran VelasquezAug 8, 2022

Finance

The Ethereum Merge Is the Main Contributor to July Rebound: JPMorgan

The price of ether surged 70% in July, outpacing other major cryptos.

By Cam ThompsonAug 8, 2022

ETH outperformed BTC Monday morning, picking up momentum in advance of the network's upcoming "Merge." (Lance Grandahl/Unsplash)

Opinion

Ethereum Is Getting Cheaper to Use, Even Before the Merge

Fees and on-chain use are leveling out.

By Daniel KuhnAug 8, 2022

Policy

US Government Amps Up Inevitable Clash With Crypto Privacy in Tornado Cash Blacklisting

The Treasury Department says Tornado Cash abetted laundering of $7 billion, but that’s not likely to quiet crypto enthusiasts as they fight to stay anonymous.

By Nick Baker, Nikhilesh De, Jesse HamiltonAug 8, 2022

Tornado Cash co-founder Roman Semenov (Roman Semenov)

Markets

Ether's Deepest 'Backwardation' Since 2020 Crash Shows Traders Prepping for Ethereum PoW Split

Traders have been buying ETH in the spot market and selling ether futures to withstand volatility, creating the unusual dynamic.

By Omkar GodboleAug 8, 2022

Ether futures trade at a discount to spot prices ahead of the Merge. (LauraTara/Pixabay)

Videos

Tron Founder Justin Sun on Ethereum Merge, USDD Stablecoin Outlook

Tron Founder Justin Sun discusses his support for Ethereum's proof-of-work (PoW) hard fork as the blockchain is expected to transition to a proof-of-stake consensus mechanism, an event known as The Merge. Plus, how Tron-based algorithmic stablecoin USDD will become the "first stablecoin in the EthereumPOW ecosystem" and thoughts on crypto winter.

Aug 8, 2022

Tech

Vitalik Buterin Plays Down Impact of Ethereum Forks After Merge

The company co-founder said it's unlikely that the blockchain will be “significantly harmed by another fork.”

By Shaurya MalwaAug 8, 2022

Vitalik Buterin en conversación con periodistas en ETHSeoul. (CoinDesk)

Finance

Move Over, Ethereum – Bitcoin’s Lightning Network Has Apps, Too

Bitcoin’s dominant scaling system continues to grow despite a formidable bear market.

By Frederick MunawaAug 7, 2022

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