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.

Podcasts

Crypto News Roundup for Oct. 13, 2021

By Adrian Blust, Adam B. LevineOct 13, 2021

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

Videos

FTX.US Launches Collectibles Arm in Boost to Solana-Based NFTs

FTX.US, the U.S. wing of Sam Bankman-Fried’s crypto empire, is launching an NFT marketplace, FTX NFTs, which will allow users to trade, mint, auction and authenticate Solana-based NFTs. Plans to support Ethereum NFTs are in the works.

Oct 12, 2021

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Buterin Calls Mandatory Acceptance of Bitcoin in El Salvador Counter to Crypto’s ‘Ideals of Freedom’

Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin criticized the forced adoption of bitcoin in El Salvador in a comment he made in a Reddit forum on Friday, noting that “making it mandatory for businesses to accept a specific cryptocurrency is contrary to the ideals of freedom that are supposed to be so important to the crypto space.”

Oct 11, 2021

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How Signing In With Ethereum Allows Users to Control Their Own Data

As the dangers of letting Facebook control online identities are becoming increasingly evident, some suggest using Ethereum wallets could be an alternative to allowing users better control their own data. "The Hash" hosts discuss the concept of decentralized identity, and how signing in with Ethereum could be a significant step towards that future.

Oct 11, 2021

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NFT Rentals: Why VCs Are Backing a Puzzling New Project

Animoca Brands is leading a $1.5 million bet on reNFT, a year-old decentralized autonomous organization (DAO) that lets you rent out NFTs on the Ethereum mainnet. The project is now backed by Lattice Capital, Play Ventures, MetaCartel Ventures and five other VC firms.

Oct 11, 2021

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