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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Technologie

Aave Passes Proposal for Yield-Generating Stablecoin GHO

The fully collateralized stablecoin is native to the Aave ecosystem and will be initially available on the Ethereum network.

Door Shaurya Malwa1 aug 2022

Video's

Will Ether Be Labeled as a Security After the Merge?

Ethereum’s tenth "shadow fork" went into effect this week as the network continues to run tests ahead of the anticipated shift from using the energy-intensive proof-of-work protocol to proof-of-stake. Georgetown University Law Professor Adam Levitin explains why the move could have unexpected consequences for the crypto market.

28 jul 2022

Podcasts

Ethereum’s Mainnet Shadow Fork 10 Goes Live, and Cathie Wood's Ark Invest Offloads 1.4M Coinbase Shares

Door Adam B. Levine, Christie Harkin, William Foxley27 jul 2022

Video's

Ethereum’s Shadow Fork Kicks Off Ahead of September Merge

Ethereum’s tenth shadow fork went into effect 26 hours earlier than expected, as the network continues to run tests ahead of the mainnet upgrade in September. "The Hash" panel shares outlooks for the network as the anticipated merge approaches.

27 jul 2022

Financiën

Bitcoin Maximalist Michael Saylor Makes the Case Against Ethereum

The MicroStrategy CEO cautioned that the "protocol doesn’t look like it's going to be completed or stable for another 36 months."

Door Amitoj Singh27 jul 2022

MicroStrategy CEO Michael Saylor speaking remotely at the Blockchain Economy Istanbul conference (Amitoj Singh/CoinDesk)

Technologie

Ethereum’s Mainnet Tenth 'Shadow Fork' Goes Live Ahead of September Merge

Developers focused this time on testing key releases similar to the ones in the upcoming Goerli merge – the final testnet hard fork before the real Ethereum Merge.

Door Margaux Nijkerk27 jul 2022

Technologie

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.

Door Sam Kessler, Sage D. Young27 jul 2022

(Andriy Onufriyenko/Moment/Getty Images)

Financiën

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.

Door Ian Allison27 jul 2022

Supply Chain (Shutterstock)

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Financiën

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.

Door Eliza Gkritsi26 jul 2022

Video's

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.

21 jul 2022