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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Tech

RLY Backer SuperLayer to Bring Social Tokens to Solana

The venture studio is bringing the Ethereum platform to Solana with additional plans for play-to-earn games and token liquidity.

By Eli TanJan 26, 2022

A rally track. (Pedro Henrique Santos/Unsplash)

Layer 2

‘Ethereum’ vs ‘Eth 2’: What’s in a Name?

Eth 1 or Eth 2? Consensus layer or execution layer? It's all Ethereum, basically.

By Edward OosterbaanJan 26, 2022

(fhm/Moment/Getty Images, modified by CoinDesk)

Markets

Ethereum Money Markets See Record Liquidations as Ether Tanks; MakerDAO Revenue Surges

On Friday, MakerDAO collected more than $15 million in liquidation penalty fees.

By Omkar GodboleJan 25, 2022

Ethereum-based lending-borrowing protocols saw record single-day liquidations on Friday. (Delphi Digital, Dune Analytics)

Finance

Grayscale Adds 25 Digital Assets to Its 'Under Consideration' List, Including DeFi, Metaverse Projects

The updated list of cryptocurrencies includes Axie Infinity, Yield Guild Games and Algorand.

By James RubinJan 25, 2022

Grayscale Investments CEO Michael Sonnenshein

Markets

Crypto Sell-Off Wipes $700B From Industry Market Cap So Far in 2022

The market value of all cryptocurrencies has plummeted to $1.6 trillion from $2.3 trillion at the start of the year, according to CoinGecko data.

By Tracy WangJan 24, 2022

Macho the dog demonstrates surfing-while-popping-balloon skills. (Rodin Eckenroth/Getty Images)

Markets

Investors Put $14M Into Crypto Funds Last Week as Bitcoin Market Cratered

Inflows into digital-asset funds last week – after five straight weeks of outflows – suggest investors were taking advantage of the price dip.

By Angelique ChenJan 24, 2022

Cryptocurrency funds brought in $14.4 million of new investor money during the seven days through Jan. 21. (CoinShares)

Markets

Fantom Becomes Third-Largest DeFi Protocol by Value Locked

The value locked on DeFi-centric projects built on Fantom surged 52% in the past week.

By Shaurya MalwaJan 24, 2022

Markets

Ethereum Could Hold Lead as Dominant Smart-Contract Blockchain: Coinbase Analysts

The only real “ETH killer” might end up being Ethereum 2.0, according to analysts for the U.S. exchange Coinbase.

By Angelique Chen, Bradley KeounJan 21, 2022

Ethereum's lead over competitors might be hard to close. (Elena Rabkina/Unsplash)

Videos

Twitter Launches NFT Profile Picture Verification

After months of anticipation, Twitter has released an official verification mechanism for non-fungible token (NFT) profile pictures. "The Hash" squad discusses the latest rollout bringing NFT and crypto tech awareness to the masses.

Jan 21, 2022