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

NFTs Over DeFi: OpenSea Just Overtook Uniswap on Ethereum Usage

Since last year, Uniswap has usually commanded the top spot.

By Edward OosterbaanAug 9, 2021

Markets

Digital-Asset Funds Reach $50B Despite Outflows

Despite experiencing outflows for the fifth straight week, assets under management in digital funds hit their highest level since mid-May.

By Lyllah LedesmaAug 9, 2021

Chart shows weekly digital asset fund flows.

Markets

Why Enterprises Should Build on Public Blockchains

Private networks, a lot like corporate private intranets, may never go away but they will never be as relevant as the public internet or open chains like Ethereum.

By Paul BrodyAug 9, 2021

Tech

'Wormhole' Launches for Connecting DeFi on BSC, Terra and Ethereum to Solana

Wormhole opens a faster (and, developers claim, simpler) route for non-native assets to enter Solana’s bustling DeFi ecosystem.

By Danny NelsonAug 9, 2021

Podcasts

Stoner Cats Chaos and the Mainstreaming of NFTs

By Adam B. LevineAug 7, 2021

Videos

Is ETH Fee Burning as a Result of the Ethereum Hard Fork Similar to Bitcoin Halving?

CoinDesk Managing Tech Editor Christie Harkin and "First Mover" Editor Brad Keoun debate a question related to the Ethereum hard fork: Is ETH burning similar to a bitcoin halving?

Aug 6, 2021

Tech

Ethereum Burns 36% of New Coin Issuance Over 2 Days

At first glance, EIP 1559 seems to be working effectively. A closer look at the numbers may suggest otherwise.

By Christine KimAug 6, 2021

Videos

Bitcoin Rises Above $43K for First Time Since May

Bitcoin's price rose above $43,000 Friday for the first time since May, taking its year-to-date return to 48%. The Week in Review panel for "All About Bitcoin" discusses the week's top events that could have propelled bitcoin's rally, including Ethereum's London hard fork upgrade, growth in crypto ATM installations, and JPMorgan's in-house bitcoin fund launch.

Aug 6, 2021

Markets