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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Відео

NBA Star Steph Curry Joins Tom Brady as FTX Ambassador

Sam Bankman-Fried’s trading empire FTX adds another professional athlete to its cap table, with Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry signing on as an “FTX global ambassador.” As part of the deal, Curry will receive an equity stake in FTX.

8 вер. 2021 р.

Відео

MetaMask Surpasses 10 Million MAUs, Becomes World’s Leading Non-Custodial Crypto Wallet

Lex Sokolin, Global Fintech co-head of leading Ethereum software company ConsenSys, discusses what’s behind the huge growth of user activity in MetaMask, which now has more than 10 million monthly active users (MAUs) and positions itself as the leading non-custodial wallet by users globally. Plus, his take on the outlook for NFTs, Ethereum, and Solana.

8 вер. 2021 р.

Фінанси

Staking Giant Lido Expands to Solana

Lido controls over 80% of the fast-growing market for ether staking derivatives.

Автор Omkar Godbole8 вер. 2021 р.

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The Next Solana? Algorand Token Sees Highest Price in More Than 2 Years Despite Market Sell-Off

The price of Algorand’s ALGO tokens has jumped more than three-fold this year, leading to a market capitalization of more than $6 billion.

Автор Muyao Shen8 вер. 2021 р.

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Large Investors Are Behind Binance Smart Chain’s Rapid Growth: Nansen

The report by the blockchain data firm counters the widespread belief that retail investors were largely responsible for Binance Smart Chain’s rapid growth.

Автор Muyao Shen8 вер. 2021 р.

Whale Shark feeding (Andrew Marriott/Shutterstock)

Технології

Valid Points: SEC Probes DeFi, Gas Fees Stabilize

Also: The rise of layer 2s and a comeback in total value locked (TVL) on Ethereum

Автор Edward Oosterbaan8 вер. 2021 р.

(TEK IMAGE/SPL/Science Photo Library/Getty Images Plus)

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Market Wrap: Bitcoin Plummets as El Salvador Buys the Dip

Bitcoin tumbled below $46K, triggering billions in long position liquidations.

Автор Damanick Dantes, Tracy Wang7 вер. 2021 р.

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Bitcoin Tumbles Most Since May and El Salvador Buys the Dip

Price drop triggers about $3 billion of liquidations of trading positions due to margin calls.

Автор Bradley Keoun7 вер. 2021 р.

Chart of the bitcoin price over the past week shows the impact of Tuesday's wipeout. (CoinDesk)

Навчання

How Does Ethereum Work?

Ethereum is a blockchain-based network that aims to make it easier to create applications that aren’t managed or controlled by one entity. Instead, they are governed by code.

Автор Andrey Sergeenkov7 вер. 2021 р.