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.

Tech

Ethereum’s Rollup Race: What is a ‘True’ zkEVM?

The ZK rollup race between Ethereum layer 2s Scroll, Polygon and Matter Labs may come down to definitions.

By Sam Kessler, Sage D. YoungJul 27, 2022

(Andriy Onufriyenko/Moment/Getty Images)

Finance

EY Has Built an Ethereum-Based Product to Help Firms Hit Carbon Accounting Goals

Enterprise users’ data-privacy concerns are less of a constraint when it comes to showing how supply chains are meeting their ESG mandates, said EY blockchain lead Paul Brody.

By Ian AllisonJul 27, 2022

Supply Chain (Shutterstock)

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Finance

AntPool Supports Ethereum Classic Ecosystem With $10M Investment

The mining pool is throwing its weight behind the Ethereum-offshoot alternative that will continue to mine using proof-of-work.

By Eliza GkritsiJul 26, 2022

Videos

Tesla’s Bitcoin Dump; Zipmex Freezes Withdrawals

Bitcoin slips after Tesla announcement, but analysts say we could have seen the bottom. Crypto trading volumes in India recover. Polygon’s ZK solution aims to slash current layer 1 Ethereum network costs by 90%. Singapore-based Zipmex freezes withdrawals. Documents reveal Vauld owes retail customers $363 million.

Jul 21, 2022

Markets

Vitalik Buterin Discusses Ethereum's Upcoming 'Merge' and 'Surge' at EthCC in Paris

The co-founder of the Ethereum network spoke about its future road map on Thursday.

By Lyllah LedesmaJul 21, 2022

Vitalik Buterin at EthCC in Paris (Lyllah Ledesma for CoinDesk)

Markets

How Two Asset Managers Are Handling 2022’s Crypto Volatility

Risk-mitigated approaches to crypto could offer the benefits of holding it but with less downside

By Christopher RobbinsJul 21, 2022

Markets

JPMorgan Sees Crypto Retail Demand Improving, End of 'Intense' Deleveraging Phase

Improved investor sentiment and increased demand ahead of the Ethereum Merge has sparked a market recovery, according to the bank.

By Oliver KnightJul 21, 2022

Tech

Ethereum’s Kaleido Collaborates With Polygon for Web3 Adoption

Polygon Edge, a gas-free and easy to access scaling service targeting business users, was unveiled at Ethereum’s annual community gathering in Paris.

By Ian AllisonJul 21, 2022

Kaleido CEO Steve Cerveny speaks at Consensus 2019. (CoinDesk archives)

Markets

Vitalik Drinks Hot Water in Heatwave and Other Observations From Paris Ethereum Conference

This week's EthCC conference is taking place during one of Europe's worst heatwaves in recent memory. There are a lot of sweaty blockchain developers, mostly men, and a meditation teepee in a "Chill Room" that isn't chilled. Lyllah Ledesma, attending the conference for CoinDesk, provides her observations.

By Lyllah LedesmaJul 20, 2022