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

TradeStation Exec on Bitcoin Dip Amid Hawkish Fed Policy

TradeStation Group VP of Market Intelligence David Russell discusses the decline in risk appetite from investors as the Federal Reserve continues to deploy hawkish monetary policy, possibly stimulating bitcoin’s recent price drop.

May 10, 2022

Tech

Boba Network to Offer Lower Gas Fees on Ethereum via BOBA Token

The network has implemented single-token gas payments on its blockchain, allowing users to pay 25% less in gas fees if they use BOBA instead of ether.

By Shaurya MalwaMay 10, 2022

Nahmii aims to boost Ethereum's speed. (Marc-Olivier Jodoin/Unsplash)

Videos

YouTube Bans and Reinstates Bankless Crypto Channel: Why it Matters

Bankless, a YouTube channel with 150,000 subscribers for its Ethereum-focused content, said it had been banned without warning or explanation, leading YouTube to restore service several hours later. “The Hash” group discusses potential use cases for decentralized social media platforms and the role of channels like Bankless in Web 3 education.

May 9, 2022

Markets

Staking Tool Lido DAO's Token Climbs Ahead of Binance Listing

LDO jumped 27% in 24 hours, with most of the gain coming in the Asian morning.

By Shaurya MalwaMay 9, 2022

Binance will list the LDO token. (Dylan Calluy/Unsplash)

Finance

Meta’s Instagram to Support NFTs From Ethereum, Polygon, Solana, Flow

The social media powerhouse won’t charge users for showcasing their crypto art.

By Danny NelsonMay 8, 2022

Arte callejero en Williamsburg, Brooklyn, por Masnah.eth. (Danny Nelson/CoinDesk)

Layer 2

While Most Crypto Prices Went Down, Smart Money NFT Trades Were Up: Nansen Data

Staked ETH tokens are still showing signs of investor confidence.

By Sage D. YoungMay 6, 2022

Videos

ClayStack CEO on Proof of Stake, DeFi Yields, Ethereum Merge

ClayStack CEO Mohak Agarwal discusses his company’s findings after compiling insights from 999 proof-of-stake crypto users. Agarwal explains the technical differences between proof-of-work and proof-of-stake, the financial benefits of DeFi yields, and Ethereum’s highly anticipated merge to PoS.

May 6, 2022

Videos

Is Justin Sun's USDD Stablecoin a Copycat?

Crypto analysts took a stab at Tron Founder Justin Sun’s new algorithmic stablecoin decentralized USD (USDD), calling it a clone of Terra’s UST coin. "The Hash” group discusses Tron’s whitepaper being an alleged copy of Ethereum, the rapid growth of UST and signs of increasing algorithmic stablecoin adoption.

May 5, 2022

Markets

Curve Finance Integrates With Near’s Aurora Network

Near’s DeFi hub, Proximity Labs, will allocate up to $7.5 million in grants to Curve.

By Lyllah LedesmaMay 5, 2022

Curve Finance has a market capitalization of $1 billion. (vlastas/iStock/Getty Images Plus)

Layer 2

Otherside and Apes NFTs Dominate Today’s Trades, Nansen Data Suggests

Yuga Labs’ NFT collections take first, second and third place with the most trading activity in the past 24 hours. Rocket Pool’s rETH has lost ground since Tuesday.

By Sage D. YoungMay 4, 2022