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.

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Crypto News Roundup for Feb. 24, 2022

Автор Adrian Blust, Adam B. Levine24 февр. 2022 г.

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

Layer 2

Why White Hat Hackers Are Vital to the Crypto Ecosystem

Jay Freeman stopped a potential $750 million vulnerability from being exploited on three of Ethereum's layer 2 networks.

Автор Edward Oosterbaan23 февр. 2022 г.

White hat hackers play a vital role. (pawel szvmanski/Unsplash, modified by CoinDesk)

Технологии

BUIDLing Among the Chaos: What Devs Discussed at ETHDenver

High school students, Web 2 converts and crypto founders spent a week building the future of finance in a jam-packed venue. What comes next?

Автор Tracy Wang23 февр. 2022 г.

People at work in the developer area of the main venue of ETHDenver 2022. (Chet Strange/Bloomberg via Getty Images)

Обучение

What Are Crypto Gas Wars?

Gas wars are one of the main causes of high transactions fees on Ethereum's blockchain.

Автор Benedict George23 февр. 2022 г.

Видео

Bitcoin, Broader Crypto Markets Edge Higher, Will the Rebound Hold?

Marc Lopresti, Managing Director for The Strategic Funds, joins “First Mover” to provide his most recent analysis of the crypto markets as bitcoin sees a slight price increase. Lopresti relates BTC’s price action to the equities futures markets and NASDAQ while examining macro factors like rising interest rates and tensions between Russia and Ukraine. Plus, Lopresti shares his short-term price predictions for Ethereum and discusses other altcoins, including Cardano, Solana and Avalanche.

23 февр. 2022 г.

Финансы

StarkWare Launches Layer 2 Product StarkNet on Ethereum

StarkNet uses zero knowledge rollups to squash Ethereum’s crushing transaction costs.

Автор Sam Reynolds23 февр. 2022 г.

Staff of StarkWare in 2022 (Natalie Schor)

Финансы

Web 3 Browser Opera Integrates With Ethereum Layer 2 Exchange DeversiFi

DeversiFi's aim is to help traders avoid the high gas fees on the Ethereum network by enabling layer 2 trading.

Автор Jamie Crawley23 февр. 2022 г.

From a technical standpoint, the integration marks an intriguing if obscure milestone for Opera. (Credit: Shutterstock)

Layer 2

Tackling Ethereum Problems at ETHDenver

Developers gathered in Denver to discuss all things Ethereum: staking, DAOs and decentralized finance (DeFi).

Автор Edward Oosterbaan23 февр. 2022 г.

ETHDenver 2022 (Jared Sokoloff/CoinDesk)

Видео

Laura Shin on ‘The Cryptopians’ and What She Discovered Investigating the Ethereum Origin Story

Crypto journalist and “Unchained” podcast host Laura Shin gives a behind-the-scenes look into the making of her new book “The Cryptopians” on today’s episode of “First Mover.” Shin explains her investigation into how Vitalik Buterin's team created one of the most successful blockchain projects and discusses a major reveal of who is behind the 2016 DAO hack on Ethereum. Plus, a discussion on the “code is law” debate and the rapid growth of the Ethereum developer community.

22 февр. 2022 г.

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