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.

Layer 2

Will a Proof-of-Stake Ethereum Lead to More Centralization?

Lido’s staking protocol now holds 33% of all staked ether.

By Sage D. YoungMay 18, 2022, 7:30 a.m. ET

Finance

Coinbase Expands Features, Allowing Some App Users to Access Ethereum-Based Dapps

The move will let users purchase NFTs, trade on decentralized exchanges and borrow and lend on various DeFi platforms.

By Michael BellusciMay 16, 2022, 6:13 p.m. ET

Coinbase share were rallying Friday. (Photo illustration by Leon Neal/Getty Images)

Videos

Terra’s LUNA Sacrifice; Australian Crypto ETFs Launch

Terra sacrifices LUNA to save UST peg. Crypto market tumbles in response to inflation data and Terra fiasco. Australia’s first Bitcoin and Ethereum spot ETFs go live. South Korea hopes to institutionalize crypto by 2024. Those stories and other news shaping the cryptocurrency and blockchain world in this episode of “The Daily Forkast.”

May 12, 2022, 12:46 p.m. ET

Finance

Australian Crypto ETF Listings Kick Off With Low Volumes Amid Crypto Correction

Investors opted for a cautious approach during intense volatility on the opening day of three crypto funds.

By Oliver KnightMay 12, 2022, 4:36 a.m. ET

Opinion

After DeFi, DeSoc: Finding Web 3’s Soul

By using Web 3’s building blocks to represent social identity, the ecosystem can overcome its current limitations and bring about a decentralized society.

By Glen WeylMay 11, 2022, 5:12 p.m. ET

Layer 2

Merge Testing on Ethereum: What Is It and Why Does It Matter?

Ethereum’s developers are using new testing infrastructure to assess network mechanics and client readiness ahead of the Merge.

By Eli Tan, Sage D. YoungMay 11, 2022, 7:30 a.m. ET

Testing what will happen when Ethereum's PoW meets PoS is crucial. (Daniel Lincoln/Unsplash)

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, 11:19 a.m. ET

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, 8:58 a.m. ET

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, 2:24 p.m. ET