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

Reddit to Scale Its Ethereum-Based Community Points System With Arbitrum

Social media platform Reddit has selected rollup technology Arbitrum to scale its Ethereum-based Community Points system.

Jul 23, 2021

Videos

Ethereum’s London Hard Fork Expected to Launch Aug. 4

MyEtherWallet COO Brian Norton discusses the long-awaited launch of Ethereum’s London hard fork, breaking down what the protocol update will mean for the Ethereum network and its users. Plus, his take on other bullish indicators to watch for ETH, fears of high gas prices in the DeFi market, and blockchain regulation.

Jul 23, 2021

Markets

Tron, Stuck in Polygon’s Shadow, Deserves Its Own Place in the Sun, Founder Says

Some DeFi projects on Tron apparently have quietly beaten their peers on Polygon and Ethereum.

By Muyao ShenJul 23, 2021

Markets

NFT Craze Remains a Nonfactor for Ether's Price

A theory about how NFT sales are sinking ether's price emerges in a dull market.

By Muyao ShenJul 22, 2021

Markets

Market Wrap: Bitcoin Holds Above $30K as Sentiment Improves

Bitcoin is holding up following a strong bounce from $30,000 support.

By Damanick Dantes, Frances YueJul 22, 2021

Bitcoin 24-hour price chart, CoinDesk 20

Tech

Index Coop, Bankless DAO Team Up to Launch New Crypto Index

The BED token represents an even split of bitcoin, ether and Index Coop’s DeFi Pulse Index.

By Cheyenne LigonJul 22, 2021

Podcasts

'Time Bandit' Attacks on Ethereum: What They Are and How They Work

By Christine Kim, Ben EdgingtonJul 22, 2021

Luck or Skill? Allnodes’ CEO Spills the Beans About Eth 2.0 Staking

Finance

Magic Numbers: Ethereum-Based Authentication Platform Raises $27M

In the last year Magic use has shifted from regular internet users to mostly Web 3 applications, said CEO Sean Li.

By Ian AllisonJul 22, 2021

Videos

Ethereum Co-Founder Anthony Di Iorio on Shifting Away From Crypto Space

Ethereum co-founder Anthony Di Iorio is selling his current venture, Decentral, to start a philanthropic foundation in the next year, but some suggest he’s leaving the crypto industry for good. Di lorio clarifies although his focus has changed, he will “always” be involved.

Jul 21, 2021

Videos

Polygon Launches Unit to Grow Blockchain Gaming and NFTs

Polygon has launched Polygon Studios, focused on helping to advance blockchain gaming and non-fungible tokens (NFTs). The co-founder and COO of the India-based Ethereum-scaling project, Sandeep Nailwal, discusses how the new unit could transform the gaming industry's existing business model. "NFTs [are] basically going to be the gateway to bring masses into [the] blockchain," Nailwal said. Plus, insights into the state of crypto regulations in India and the Polygon ecosystem.

Jul 21, 2021