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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Ethereum News

Layer 2, Decentralized Exchanges Show Strong Growth on Ethereum in Q1 2022

However, the average daily active addresses increased nominally, implying most growth came from existing users.

By Shaurya MalwaApr 29, 2022, 8:25 a.m. EDT

Poseedores de bitcoin a largo plazo se mantienen firmes pese a que el precio ha retrocedido este mes. (Pixabay, modificado por CoinDesk)

Gate Ventures on Track to Close $200M Crypto Fund by Q3

The VC arm of Gate.io will invest in layer 1 and layer 2 protocols that can help build an open internet.

By Camomile ShumbaApr 29, 2022, 7:38 a.m. EDT

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Morgan Stanley: Over 100 Crypto Assets Added Last Week

A note published by investment bank Morgan Stanley highlighted that despite the recent fall in cryptocurrency prices, 100 new digital assets were created on decentralized finance (DeFi) exchanges over the past week. “The Hash” group discusses the significance of this statement, noting the abundance of new tokens built on top of layer 1 chains like Ethereum.

Apr 28, 2022, 2:45 p.m. EDT

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Ethereum Name Service NFTs Overtake BAYC in Daily Trade Volume

The ENS NFTs have seen a surge in volume today as investors dive in to purchase three- and four-digit domains.

By Oliver KnightApr 28, 2022, 11:44 a.m. EDT

The original Bored Ape Yacht Club NFT collection features right-facing cartoon apes. (Yuga Labs)

Crypto News Roundup for April 28, 2022

By Adrian Blust, Adam B. LevineApr 28, 2022, 11:42 a.m. EDT

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

Central African Republic Adopts Bitcoin as Legal Tender, Ethereum Foundation’s Non-Crypto Investments and More

By Adam B. Levine, Jennifer SanasieApr 27, 2022, 6:00 p.m. EDT

Terraform Labs CEO Do Kwon’s History Behind Another Failed Stablecoin

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Evmos, the EVM-Compatible Cosmos Chain, Mounts a Comeback

After a botched launch in March, the blockchain has relaunched with new tools for users looking to claim airdropped tokens.

By Sam KesslerApr 27, 2022, 2:00 p.m. EDT

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Ethereum Rollup Optimism Launches DAO, Announces Long-Awaited Airdrop

Crypto Twitter has lit up with users excited to learn they will be eligible to claim Optimism’s OP tokens in an upcoming “season of airdrops.”

By Sam KesslerApr 27, 2022, 1:53 p.m. EDT

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So What if the Ethereum Foundation Holds Fiat?

The Ethereum Foundation disclosed in an annual report that nearly 20% of its treasury is made up of non-crypto investments.

By Sam Kessler, Sage D. YoungApr 27, 2022, 7:30 a.m. EDT

View of an unspecified wall decorated with an oversized, rainbow-colored dollar bill in Manhattan's Lower East Side neighborhood, New York, New York, February 1988. (Photo by Susan Wood/Getty Images)

Crypto Funds Saw Minor Outflows Last Week

Some $7 million flowed out of digital asset funds in the week through April 22.

By Angelique ChenApr 25, 2022, 1:24 p.m. EDT

Some $7 million flowed out of digital asset funds in the week through April 22. (CoinShares)

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