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

ConsenSys Plots Massive Expansion Following $200M Fundraising

“There’s a war for talent going on,” the Ethereum builder’s chief strategy officer said.

By Danny NelsonNov 17, 2021

Joseph Lubin, a co-founder of Ethereum and the CEO of ConsenSys, speaks at SXSW 2019.

Videos

ConsenSys Plots Massive Expansion Following $200M Fundraising

ConsenSys is preparing for battle in crypto’s hot jobs market with $200 million to spend on up to 400 new hires after a funding round valuing the Ethereum backer at $3.2 billion. “The Hash” hosts discuss the past, present, and future of ConsenSys as a force to be reckoned with in the Ethereum ecosystem.

Nov 17, 2021

Videos

MyEtherWallet Allows Users to Mint Ethereum Blocks as NFTs

MyEtherWallet (MEW), a wallet and interface for participating in the Ethereum network, has launched its first NFT collection that tokenizes individual blocks on the Ethereum blockchain. COO Brian Norton discusses ETH blocks, NFTs, and the possible factors moving ether’s price as the cryptocurrency is nursing more than a 3% loss at press time.

Nov 17, 2021

Markets

Avalanche’s AVAX Token Surges to All-Time High After Deloitte Deal, Defying Crypto Trend

The token is up 85% in the past 30 days, pushing its market capitalization to $23 billion.

By Lyllah LedesmaNov 17, 2021

Finance

‘Ethereum Killers’ Are Helpful, Not Harmful

Also: Real-world countries and constitutions collide with the digital world.

By Edward OosterbaanNov 17, 2021

Markets

Steady Interest in Bitcoin Keeps Money Flowing Into Crypto Funds

Investment products focused on the largest cryptocurrency gained $98 million, up from $95 million the week before.

By Helene BraunNov 15, 2021

Weekly Crypto Asset Flows (US$m) (CoinShares)

Markets

Loopring Price Up 7-Fold This Month on GameStop Speculation, Metaverse Bets

The token has surged from below $1 to over $3 in the space of weeks.

By Lyllah LedesmaNov 12, 2021

There's suddenly a halo around Loopring in cryptocurrency markets. (Art Institute of Chicago, modified by CoinDesk)

Podcasts

Why Axie Infinity Caught Fire in the Philippines

By Sheila Warren, Michael J. CaseyNov 12, 2021

Money Reimagined Digital Money Stage at Consensus 2022

Finance

Discord Shutters Plans for Ethereum Integration After Community Backlash

The social network cancelled plans to integrate Metamask and WalletConnector after outrage sparked by a tweet from its CEO teasing the features.

By Eli TanNov 11, 2021

Discord co-founder and CEO Jason Citron (Kimberly White/Getty Images for TechCrunch)

Videos

Discord Retreats on Crypto, NFT Implementation After User Backlash

Reacting to wide user protest, Discord Inc. has backtracked on considering linking its popular chat app to the Ethereum blockchain three days after it first teased the idea. “The Hash” team reacts, discussing what to make of the pushback from the gaming community.

Nov 11, 2021