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

$4.4M Stolen in Hack of Blockchain Infrastructure Firm Meter

According to PeckShield, the hack on Saturday saw more than 1391 ETH and 2.74 BTC stolen.

By Jamie CrawleyFeb 7, 2022

Markets

Bitcoin Will Reach $200K in Second Half of 2022, FSInsight Says

Ether could reach $12,000, the report said.

By Will CannyFeb 7, 2022

Markets

Ethereum Name Service Removes Core Team Member Brantly Millegan Over 2016 Tweet

A tweet from Nick Johnson, founder and lead developer of ENS, confirmed Millegan has been removed from both the DAO and as director of operations of True Names Ltd.

By Sam ReynoldsFeb 7, 2022

Podcasts

Layer Zero, Web 3: Gavin Wood on Polkadot and the Future of the Internet

By Sheila Warren, Michael J. CaseyFeb 4, 2022

Money Reimagined Digital Money Stage at Consensus 2022

Opinion

A Bridge Too Far: Does the Wormhole Hack Mean the Multi-Blockchain Dream Is Dead?

Bridges and other connections between blockchains present inherent security challenges. Whether those can be solved will determine the future of the entire ecosystem.

By David Z. MorrisFeb 4, 2022

A collapsed bridge along Forbes Avenue near Frick Park in Pittsburgh on Jan. 28, 2022. Just a few days later, a Solana-Ethereum cryptocurrency bridge called Wormhole met a similar fate. (Justin Merriman/Bloomberg via Getty Images)

Markets

Crypto Options Trading Volume Surged in January as Prices Fell

The drop in prices kicked off certain trading strategies.

By Angelique ChenFeb 3, 2022

Chart from Deribit shows monthly options-trading volumes for ether. (Deribit)

Finance

Jump Trading Backstops Wormhole’s $320M Exploit Loss

Wormhole’s parent company has stepped in to prevent chaos across the Solana DeFi landscape.

By Andrew ThurmanFeb 3, 2022

Tech

Blockchain Bridge Wormhole Suffers Possible Exploit Worth Over $326M

The popular bridge for connecting Ethereum, Solana and more is now attempting to negotiate on-chain with the hacker.

By Andrew ThurmanFeb 2, 2022

Layer 2

Just-In-Time Liquidity: How MEV Can Enhance DeFi on Ethereum

“Just-In-Time” (JIT) Liquidity Provision is becoming an increasingly popular MEV strategy with some net positives for DeFi.

By Edward OosterbaanFeb 2, 2022

(dianaarturovna/iStock/Getty Images Plus)

Videos

ConsenSys Acquires Ethereum Wallet MyCrypto, Plans to Merge It With MetaMask

Ethereum ecosystem titan ConsenSys said Tuesday it acquired Ethereum wallet MyCrypto, for undisclosed terms. MyCrypto will eventually merge with ConsenSys’ hugely popular MetaMask wallet. "The Hash" hosts discuss the implications for Metamask's acquisition in the latest move bringing the hot wallet service to more platforms and deepening its integrations.

Feb 1, 2022