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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Tech

Algorand Pushes for Ethereum Compatibility With $20M Incentive Program

In a bid to court app developers, $10 million is earmarked for making the network Ethereum Virtual Machine–compatible.

By Tracy WangFeb 18, 2022

The Algorand booth at ETHDenver 2022. (Tracy Wang/CoinDesk)

Finance

Ethereum System Skale Launches $100M Ecosystem Fund

The fund, which coincides with the March launch of Skale v.2, will kick off with $5 million in grants for blockchain gaming projects.

By Tracy WangFeb 18, 2022

SKALE CEO Jack O'Holleran. (Courtesy photo)

Podcasts

Crypto News Roundup for Feb. 18, 2022

By Adrian Blust, Adam B. LevineFeb 18, 2022

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

Podcasts

The ETH Rundown for Advisers

By Tyrone RossFeb 18, 2022

PlannerDAO, the DAO Built for and by Financial Advisers

Opinion

Why Ethereum Users Tolerate Exorbitant Gas Fees

Ethereum is an expensive smart contract blockchain – but it's worth the cost, according to Konstantin Anissimov.

By Konstantin AnissimovFeb 17, 2022

(Juan Carballo Diaz/Unsplash, modified by CoinDesk)

Videos

First Bitcoin, Now Eth; Twitter Adds Ethereum Wallet Support to Tipping

Ethereum wallet addresses are now in the mix for Twitter-native tipping after the social media giant aded bitcoin tips back in September. The move follows Twitter's continued exploration of the Ethereum and Web 3 ecosystem after the departure of Jack Dorsey. "The Hash" crew questions the point of this new feature when gas fees could cost more than the tips themselves. Plus, a discussion on where Twitter is likely to move from here.

Feb 17, 2022