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.

Öğren

What Is Optimism?

Here’s what you need to know about the layer 2 scaling solution and the Optimism token, OP, including the problems with the first OP airdrop.

Yazan Ekin Genç3 Haz 2022 ÖÖ 11:27 GMT-4

Teknoloji

The ‘Google of Blockchains’ Is Sunsetting Its Centralized Service

The Graph announced it will urge developers to migrate to its Ethereum-based indexer network as it shuts down its centralized service by early 2023.

Yazan Sam Kessler2 Haz 2022 ÖS 1:45 GMT-4

Piyasalar

Staked Ether Discount After Terra Collapse a Sign of Liquidity Crunch in Crypto

The price gap between the locked-up ether and spot ether may be a sign of traders demanding compensation for Ethereum’s "Merge" risks, a FundStrat analyst said.

Yazan Krisztian Sandor2 Haz 2022 ÖS 1:08 GMT-4

Staked ETH diverged from ETH and hasn't recovered, a sign that investors are pricing in risks of Ethereum's "Merge". (Luis Villasmil/Unsplash)

Videolar

Ethereum’s Hotly Anticipated Merge and Dress Rehearsal

Ethereum is moving closer to a pivotal transition to proof-of-stake, but an unwelcome security hiccup “reorg” on the Beacon Chain rained on the Merge prep parade last week. “The Hash” hosts break down what this means for Ethereum and the wider crypto ecosystem.

1 Haz 2022 ÖS 5:04 GMT-4

Politika

Inside Madison Cawthorn's $150K Crypto Bet: Here's the Wallet Under Ethics Investigation

The North Carolina firebrand is under investigation for allegedly “pumping and dumping” the “Let’s Go Brandon” meme coin. CoinDesk found his Ethereum wallet.

Yazan Danny Nelson1 Haz 2022 ÖS 3:02 GMT-4

Rep. Madison Cawthorn (R-N.C.) speaks before a rally for former U.S. President Donald Trump in April. (Allison Joyce/Getty Images)

Layer 2

Merge Ahead: Ethereum’s Dress Rehearsal (and a Hiccup)

Ethereum’s Ropsten testnet is on the brink of a pivotal transition to proof-of-stake, but an unwelcome “reorg” rained on the Merge prep parade last week.

Yazan Sam Kessler, Sage D. Young1 Haz 2022 ÖÖ 7:30 GMT-4

Ethereum's Merge is ahead. (Simon McGill/Moment/Getty Images)

Piyasalar

Optimism Tokens Claimed by Some Users Ahead of Official Airdrop Announcement

The Ethereum scaling system’s long-awaited airdrop is expected to go live on Tuesday, but some users were able to jump in early.

Yazan Tracy Wang31 May 2022 ÖS 2:44 GMT-4

Did you pay taxes on that airdrop? (Pixabay)

Podcast'ler

Circle Recommends Against a Digital Dollar, and Ethereum Beacon Chain Suffers Longest ‘Reorg’ in Years

Yazan Christie Harkin, William Foxley, Zack Seward, Jennifer Sanasie26 May 2022 ÖS 6:32 GMT-4

Videolar

What Ethereum Beacon Chain’s ‘Reorg’ Means for Users and Developers

The Ethereum beacon chain experienced a seven-block deep reorganization Wednesday. “The Hash” squad unpacks what happened, why these developments matter and what this means for users and developers of Ethereum.

26 May 2022 ÖS 3:02 GMT-4

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