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

Scaling Ethereum Without Trade-Offs: Inside EIP 4488

The upgrade could help lower transaction costs for rollups while the network waits for sharding to be implemented.

By Edward OosterbaanDec 8, 2021

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Markets

Crypto Hedge Fund Three Arrows Capital Snaps Up $400M in ETH

The move comes mere weeks after co-founder Su Zhu “abandoned” Ethereum over its prohibitively high fees for new users.

By Lyllah LedesmaDec 8, 2021

Markets

Polygon’s MATIC Token Up 40% Amid Crypto Rebound

Speculation mounts over Polygon’s foray into zero-knowledge proofs.

By Tracy WangDec 8, 2021

Markets

Wrapped Bitcoin’s Supply Has More Than Doubled, but BadgerDAO Hack Exposed Risks of Moving Bitcoin to Ethereum

Higher returns usually come with higher risks.

By Muyao ShenDec 6, 2021

The rapid growth of a yield farming optimization protocol focusing on Curve Finance has helped CRV token become a top performing token this week. Credit: Noah Buscher/Unsplash

Videos

SushiSwap CTO Threatens to Quit, Demands More Autonomy and Compensation

Joseph Delong, chief technology officer of SushiSwap, announced he would leave the popular Ethereum-based decentralized exchange unless the core team is given more autonomy and increased compensation. “The Hash” hosts discuss the outlook for Sushi following the latest escalation in its ongoing infighting.

Dec 6, 2021

Tech

BitMart CEO Says Stolen Private Key Behind $196M Hack

The crypto exchange’s CEO said the company will compensate affected users out of its own funds.

By Eliza GkritsiDec 6, 2021

Markets

Large Traders Dominate DEXs as High Ethereum Fees Keep Retail Investors at Bay

The average trade size on Curve Finance ranges from $500,000 to $1 million, according to Kaiko.

By Omkar GodboleDec 2, 2021

DEXs process greater number of large-sized deals than CEXs do. (Kaiko)

Finance

Can Stablecoin Supply Measure Ethereum Adoption?

As innovation on top of Ethereum continues to connect DeFi with the outside world, stablecoin growth appears to be a strong measure of adoption.

By Edward OosterbaanDec 1, 2021

Videos

FTX.US Adds Ethereum Collectibles to NFT Marketplace

FTX opened trading for some of the Ethereum network’s top NFTs on its U.S. marketplace Wednesday, mounting a challenge to market leader OpenSea and beating rival exchange Coinbase to the punch. Why are centralized crypto exchanges rushing into being NFT trading venues? “The Hash” panel discusses the latest in the race to NFTs.

Dec 1, 2021

Finance