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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Videos

Shaq to Release NFT Collection

Four-time NBA champion and serial entrepreneur Shaquille "Shaq" O'Neal is releasing his own NFT collection titled "Shaquille O'Neal: The Eras of Dominance Collection," which will run on the Ethernity chain, an Ethereum layer 2, and will be available for purchase on Oct. 15. O'Neal purchased his first two NFTs last week. "The Hash" squad discusses the latest sports star dabbling into NFTs in an ongoing trend making waves in the crypto industry.

Oct 4, 2021

Markets

Polygon Flips Ethereum on Active User Addresses

Increased network usage often translates into higher demand for the native token.

By Omkar GodboleOct 4, 2021

Active user participation in Polygon explodes to a new record high (polygonscan.com)

Markets

It’s a Multi-Chain World, Bitcoin Just Dominates It

The original blockchain still reigns, but neither Bitcoin nor its closest competitor, Ethereum, can count on becoming the only game in town any time soon.

By Marc HochsteinOct 3, 2021

Vintage woodblock print of Japanese textile from Shima-Shima (1904) by Furuya Korin.

Finance

Why Did Virgil Griffith Plead Guilty?

The former Ethereum foundation developer pleaded guilty on Monday to advising North Korea on blockchain, reversing course in a pivotal legal case.

By Ethan LouSep 29, 2021

Virgil Griffith speaks at Consensus: Singapore 2018, photo via CoinDesk archives

Tech

Ethereum Is Only as Strong as Its Weakest Link

Developers are encouraging Eth 2.0 validators to diversify and switch to minority clients.

By Edward OosterbaanSep 29, 2021

Tech

An Update on the ‘Erroneously High’ Gas Fee That Temporarily Cost DeversiFi $23.7M

Forget the scammers; crypto has its heartwarming stories, too.

By Andrew ThurmanSep 28, 2021

Puppy dogs and ice cream. (Christian Bowen/Unsplash)

Videos

Chinese Ethereum Mining Pool BeePool to Shut Down Following Crypto Ban

"The Hash" team discusses the latest blow to the mining community, suggesting the outlook for global mining operations. China-based BeePool, the world's fourth-largest Ethereum mining pool by processing power, or hashrate, which halted registrations for new users and new subsidiary accounts for existing users, will suspend all services to miners beginning Oct. 15 at 15:59 UTC (11:59 a.m. ET). This follows SparkPool, another top Chinese Ethereum mining pool, suspending operations.

Sep 28, 2021

Markets