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

Abra CEO on Why He Thinks ETH Will Eventually Overtake BTC

Abra CEO Bill Barhydt explains why ether could overtake bitcoin following its upgrade to a proof-of-stake mechanism, highlighting the many use cases for the Ethereum network, ranging from NFTs to DeFi applications. Plus, a conversation about crypto leaving centralized exchanges and Abra’s digital asset lending programs.

Mar 28, 2022

Markets

Crypto Funds See Largest Inflows Since Mid-December

After two straight weeks of outflows, $193 million flowed into crypto funds in the seven days through March 25.

By Angelique ChenMar 28, 2022

Digital asset investment products saw $193 million of inflows in the seven days through March 25. (CoinShares)

Finance

First Mover Americas: Ether Hits 2.5-Month High as Google Search Shows Peak Interest in 'Ethereum Merge'

The latest moves in crypto markets in context for March 28, 2022.

By Omkar Godbole, Parikshit MishraMar 28, 2022

Podcasts

Crypto News Roundup for March 25, 2022

By Adrian Blust, Adam B. LevineMar 25, 2022

Weekend Story | The Short-Sightedness of Run-Amok Regulators

Markets

Avalanche Crypto Event Woos 3.5K to Barcelona With Late Parties, Late Starts, Long Lines

There's plenty of tapas with the video art exhibits, and the official events don't even start until noon. Nobody seems too bothered about this year's decline in the AVAX token.

By Lyllah LedesmaMar 24, 2022

The line to get into Avalanche's conference in Barcelona on Tuesday. (Lyllah Ledesma/CoinDesk)

Videos

CME Exec Explains Why Bitcoin Futures Premiums Surge

Tim McCourt, CME Group’s global head of equity & FX Products, shares his crypto market analysis as bitcoin futures premium surges in the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. Plus, a conversation on what makes ethereum different from bitcoin in the eyes of investors.

Mar 23, 2022

Markets

Loopring’s LRC Up 34% on Beta Release of GameStop NFT Marketplace

GameStop’s GME stock was up 10% as well.

By Bradley KeounMar 23, 2022

Learn

What Is Avalanche? A Look at the Popular ‘Ethereum-Killer’ Blockchain

The rival to the Ethereum blockchain supports a thriving DeFi ecosystem and other smart contract-driven applications.

By Ekin GençMar 23, 2022

Opinion

Vitalik Buterin Should Let Ethereum Be Ethereum

The Ethereum co-founder has spoken about ensuring developers do what he considers the right things with their projects, but he would be better off accepting where the platform’s users lead, imperfections and all.

By Eric SealMar 23, 2022

Vitalik Buterin, co-founder of Ethereum, speaks during the 2022 ETHDenver conference in Colorado. (Chet Strange/Bloomberg via Getty Images)

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Vitalik Buterin, Crypto’s Public Intellectual?

Ethereum doesn’t need a figurehead, but crypto might need this savvy voice.

By Andrew Thurman, Sage D. YoungMar 23, 2022

Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin speaks at ETHDenver on February 18, 2022. (Michael Ciaglo/Stringer/Getty Images)

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