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

Looking Into Ethereum’s Economic Future

Also: More exploits in DeFi.

By Edward OosterbaanNov 3, 2021

Finance

ConsenSys AG Shareholders Readying Legal Action Over Share Valuation

At issue is the valuation of key pillars of the Ethereum ecosystem, including MetaMask and Infura.

By Andrew ThurmanNov 2, 2021

ConsenSys founder Joseph Lubin (Christopher Goodney/Bloomberg via Getty Images)

Tech

Decentralized Identity Startup Spruce Raises $7.5M

Ethereal Ventures and Electric Capital led the round, with Alameda Research, Coinbase Ventures and Protocol Labs joining in.

By Ian AllisonNov 2, 2021

Markets

Meme Tokens Led ‘Uptober’ as SHIB Mooned 765%

Bitcoin, which jumped 40% in October, wasn’t the only dog in the hunt.

By Lyllah LedesmaNov 1, 2021

Markets

Ether alcanza un récord de $4400 mientras shiba inu se convierte en uno de los principales quemadores de ETH

La quema de monedas se refiere al proceso de retirar tokens de circulación y es el equivalente del mercado de criptomonedas a una recompra de acciones.

By Omkar GodboleOct 29, 2021

Cotización de ether el 29 de octubre (CoinDesk)

Finance

Hive Blockchain Outperforms Crypto Miners as Ether Reaches All-Time High

Shares of the diversified crypto miner outperformed peers as ether hit a new record.

By Aoyon AshrafOct 29, 2021

Máquinas de minería de bitcoin (Shutterstock)

Markets

Bitcoin Back Over $60K as El Salvador Buys 420 BTC

After a swoon in recent days, the largest cryptocurrency bounced back after the Central American country bought the dip.

By Lyllah LedesmaOct 28, 2021

El Salvador bought the dip. (Unsplash, modified by CoinDesk)

Tech

The Evolution of Ethereum’s Monetary Policy

The combination of DeFi, EIP 1559 and Ethereum’s coming transition to proof-of-stake has worked to create what ether holders call “Ultra Sound Money.”

By Edward OosterbaanOct 27, 2021

Markets

Bitcoin’s Taproot Upgrade Might Already Be Priced In

The Taproot upgrade has highlighted some investors’ skepticism of the Bitcoin network’s ability to adapt and expand.

By Lyllah LedesmaOct 26, 2021

(Markus Spiske, UnSplash/modified by CoinDesk)

Videos

GameStop Enters the Metaverse With ‘Web3 Gaming’ Job Post

A new job listing posted by Gamestop reveals it is looking to build an Ethereum-based Web 3 arm after teasing an NFT marketplace in May. "The Hash" squad discusses the specifics, reactions, and implications following the latest sign a metaverse-esque future could be ahead for the gaming industry.

Oct 26, 2021

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