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.

Finance

First Mover Americas: Ether Hits 2.5-Month High as Google Search Shows Peak Interest in 'Ethereum Merge'

The latest moves in crypto markets in context for March 28, 2022.

By Omkar Godbole, Parikshit MishraMar 28, 2022, 9:13 a.m. ET

Podcasts

Crypto News Roundup for March 25, 2022

By Adrian Blust, Adam B. LevineMar 25, 2022, 11:11 a.m. ET

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

Markets

Avalanche Crypto Event Woos 3.5K to Barcelona With Late Parties, Late Starts, Long Lines

There's plenty of tapas with the video art exhibits, and the official events don't even start until noon. Nobody seems too bothered about this year's decline in the AVAX token.

By Lyllah LedesmaMar 24, 2022, 2:18 p.m. ET

The line to get into Avalanche's conference in Barcelona on Tuesday. (Lyllah Ledesma/CoinDesk)

Videos

CME Exec Explains Why Bitcoin Futures Premiums Surge

Tim McCourt, CME Group’s global head of equity & FX Products, shares his crypto market analysis as bitcoin futures premium surges in the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. Plus, a conversation on what makes ethereum different from bitcoin in the eyes of investors.

Mar 23, 2022, 2:14 p.m. ET

Markets

Loopring’s LRC Up 34% on Beta Release of GameStop NFT Marketplace

GameStop’s GME stock was up 10% as well.

By Bradley KeounMar 23, 2022, 11:18 a.m. ET

Learn

What Is Avalanche? A Look at the Popular ‘Ethereum-Killer’ Blockchain

The rival to the Ethereum blockchain supports a thriving DeFi ecosystem and other smart contract-driven applications.

By Ekin GençMar 23, 2022, 10:12 a.m. ET

Opinion

Vitalik Buterin Should Let Ethereum Be Ethereum

The Ethereum co-founder has spoken about ensuring developers do what he considers the right things with their projects, but he would be better off accepting where the platform’s users lead, imperfections and all.

By Eric SealMar 23, 2022, 8:00 a.m. ET