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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Finance

ConsenSys Collaborates With Mastercard on New Ethereum Scaling System

The software firm said projects built using “Consensys Rollups” can reach a throughput of up to 10,000 transactions per second (TPS) on a private chain.

By Michael BellusciDec 16, 2021

Finance

Ethereum Privacy Startup Aztec Raises $17M in Paradigm-Led Series A

In addition to developer grants, Aztec said it will use the funds to push for legal clarity on private crypto transactions.

By Brandy BetzDec 16, 2021

Videos

Bank of America: Avalanche’s Scaling Capability Offers Viable Alternative to Ethereum

In its latest research report, Bank of America said smart contract platform Avalanche's ability to scale while remaining secure and decentralized makes it a credible alternative to Ethereum for DeFi projects, NFTs, gaming, and other assets. This comes as Avalanche's AVAX token is now the 12th largest by market value. "The Hash" hosts discuss the outlook for Avalanche and whether it could be the next Wall Street chain.

Dec 15, 2021

Tech

Ethereum Mixer Tornado Cash Launches Major Upgrade as V3 Approaches

The privacy mixer is rolling out a number of new features and layer 2 functionality on Gnosis Chain.

By Andrew ThurmanDec 15, 2021

Tornado Cash is used to obscure transaction history. (Michael Dziedzic/Unsplash)

Finance

Why Ethereum’s ‘Difficulty Bomb’ Has Been Delayed Again

Also: Polygon moves closer to bringing EIP 1559-style fee markets to their proof-of-stake scaling platform.

By Edward OosterbaanDec 15, 2021

(Valery Kudryavtsev/iStock/Getty Images Plus)

Videos

China Reportedly Deploys Offensive Cyber Attacking Tool Against Ethereum Mining Pool

China’s "Great Cannon," an offensive cyber attacking tool capable of taking down websites the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) deems hostile to the country's interests, is now allegedly targeting Ethereum mining pool Flexpool. "The Hash" group discusses the latest crackdown on mining operations, confirming crypto is firmly in China's regulatory crosshairs.

Dec 14, 2021

Opinion