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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Markets

Why Are Fees on Ethereum Dropping?

Simple ether and ERC-20 wallet transfers are being included in blocks for a fraction of the cost seen during December and January.

By Edward OosterbaanFeb 15, 2022

Markets

Crypto Funds Saw Fourth Week of Inflows as Ether Funds Turned Around

Some $75 million went into digital-asset funds last week as ether funds saw their first inflows in 10 weeks.

By Angelique ChenFeb 14, 2022

US$75 million flew into digital-asset funds last week as ether funds saw first inflows in 10 weeks. (CoinShares)

Videos

Polygon Co-Founder on What’s Next for Web 3

Polygon, a layer 2 (L2) solution for the Ethereum blockchain, raised $450 million in its latest funding round to build Web 3 applications and invest in zero-knowledge technology.

Feb 11, 2022

Finance

NFT-Linked House Sells for $650K in Propy’s First US Sale

The company is merging real estate with NFT lending and has plans to expand its U.S. offerings.

By Eli TanFeb 11, 2022

Videos

Dapper Labs Exec Talks Flow Network: ‘It’s Not Just an NFT Blockchain’

Matthieu Jobbé-Duval, head of financial products at Dapper Labs, which oversees the Flow ecosystem, including NBA Top Shot and NFL All Day, discusses the latest on Flow, including introducing ERC-20 token wrapped FLOW (wFLOW). What does this mean for DeFi users on Ethereum?

Feb 10, 2022

Layer 2

Are Current Ethereum Layer 2 Networks Cheap Enough?

Rollups have seen significant adoption and are highlighting the demand for cheaper access to Ethereum.

By Edward OosterbaanFeb 9, 2022

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

Videos

Ava Labs CEO on Avalanche Development, Web 3 and State of Crypto Markets

Emin Gun Sirer, Co-Founder & CEO of Ava Labs, best known for building the proof-of-stake layer 1 Avalanche blockchain, discusses his bullish long-term outlook for the crypto markets and positive take on the recent correction. Plus, insights into the opportunities of Avalanche to "digitize all things," the status of decentralization in crypto, thoughts on Ethereum, and more.

Feb 8, 2022

Markets

Bitcoin alcanzará los $200.000 en la segunda mitad de 2022, según FSInsight

La firma especializada en activos digitales también proyecto que ether podría alcanzar los $12.000.

By Will CannyFeb 8, 2022

Finance

Web 3 Infrastructure Giant Alchemy Tops $10B Valuation in $200M Funding Round

A key player behind decentralized applications on Ethereum and other chains continues to swell.

By Danny NelsonFeb 8, 2022

Alchemy co-founder and CEO Nikil Viswanathan (Pantera/CoinDesk archives)

Videos

How Likely Is It For Bitcoin to Hit $200K in 2022?

Bitcoin soared above $44,300 Monday, confirming a break above its 2-month downtrend. David Stryzewski, CEO of financial advisor Sound Planning Group, discusses the potential macro factors moving bitcoin’s prices and the wider markets higher. “It’s very possible [BTC] could go up to $200,000,” he said.

Feb 7, 2022