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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ETHDenver Hackathon Finalists Take Aim at Adoption Barriers

Privacy, real-world interactions and DAO infrastructure highlighted ETHDenver’s hackathon finalists.

By Andrew ThurmanFeb 21, 2022

Vitalik Buterin speaks at ETHDenver 2022. (Andrew Thurman/CoinDesk)

Policy

Vitalik Buterin Calls Canada's Use of Banks to Stifle Protestors 'Dangerous'

Decentralized systems are not about lawlessness but rather a return to rule of law, the Ethereum founder said in an interview at ETHDenver.

By Marc HochsteinFeb 19, 2022

Vitalik Buterin at ETHDenver 2022 (Jordan Muthra/CoinDesk)

Videos

WBTC Growth Shows Ethereum Users Appreciate the Exposure to Bitcoin

The growth of wrapped BTC hit an all-time high in January before backtracking slightly this month. WBTC is essentially a receipt token for Bitcoin in the form of an Ethereum-based token, called ERC-20. Chart of the Day shows that users of Ethereum appreciate exposure to bitcoin. Christine Lee explains the data on “All About ETH.”

Feb 18, 2022

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Ethereum Foundation's Danny Ryan on the Death of Proof-of-Work

Christine Lee speaks to Ethereum Foundation Researcher Danny Ryan at ETHDenver 2022. Ryan weighs in on the challenges of transitioning into Ethereum 2.0, the fate of proof-of-work, other layer 1 competitors, and daily inflation pressure on Ethereum price and transaction fees.

Feb 18, 2022

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Canadian Court Orders Freeze of 'Freedom Convoy' Crypto Accounts

The Canadian "Freedom Convoy" saga continues as an Ontario court ordered the freezing of funds in over 120 crypto addresses tied to bitcoin, cardano, ethereum, litecoin and privacy coin monero. "The Hash" co-hosts examine Canada's "surprising totalitarian measures" and Kraken CEO Jesse Powell's reactions.

Feb 18, 2022

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