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

Vitalik Buterin Among Time Magazine’s 100 Most Influential People of 2021

Time Magazine has listed Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin in its 100 Most Influential People list for 2021. Tesla CEO Elon Musk and El Salvador President Nayib Bukele have also been recognized.

Sep 16, 2021

Videos

Polychain Capital, Three Arrows Lead $230M Investment in Avalanche Ecosystem

Fresh on the heels of a $180 million incentive program, the Avalanche Foundation announced Thursday a $230 million raise led by Three Arrows Capital and Polychain Capital to jumpstart liquidity in the network’s burgeoning decentralized finance (DeFi) ecosystem. "The Hash" squad discusses Avalanche as an emerging player entering the DeFi game, implications for VCs getting involved with the network, and the competition with Ethereum.

Sep 16, 2021

Podcasts

Banks Will Have to Adapt to DeFi, Featuring Eric Wall

By Dan Ilett, Anna Baydakova, Danny Nelson, Benjamin Schiller, Danny BradburySep 16, 2021

Videos

Parkpine Capital Managing Director Says ETH Price Could Go to $7500 Next Year

Ahmed Shabana, Managing Director at Parkpine Capital, discusses his analysis, adoption, and price forecast for ether, explaining whether he sees ETH as a store of value or deflationary asset. "95% of our strategy is in Ethereum," Shabana said, suggesting the bullish outlook for the second-largest cryptocurrency by market cap. Plus, other investments he's continuing to watch.

Sep 16, 2021

Finance