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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Markets

Cats Clog Ethereum, the Sequel

Demand was high for Stoner Cats NFTs.

By Daniel KuhnJul 29, 2021

Finance

ConsenSys Chief Joe Lubin: Ethereum's 'Enterprise' Play Is Evolving

What does enterprise blockchain mean in the context of Ethereum going big on DeFi and NFTs?

By Ian AllisonJul 29, 2021

Joseph Lubin, a co-founder of Ethereum and the CEO of ConsenSys, speaks at SXSW 2019.

Finance

Decentralized Video Protocol Livepeer Raises $20M to Take On Streaming Giants

Digital Currency Group, Coinbase Ventures and CoinFund were among those to join the latest funding round.

By Cheyenne LigonJul 29, 2021

Finance

Uniswap Says It's Talking With PayPal, Robinhood and More in Deleted Video

In a talk at the EthCC conference in Paris, Uniswap’s growth lead hinted at possible tie-ups with PayPal, E*Trade and Stripe.

By Edward OosterbaanJul 28, 2021

Uniswap founder Hayden Adams speaks at Token Summit 2019.

Tech

Ethereum Devs Grapple With Worst-Case Scenarios

Is Ethereum ready for the “London” hard fork?

By Christine KimJul 28, 2021

Markets

How to Fix Ethereum’s MEV Problem and Give Traders the Best Price

MEV is a growing problem for Ethereum, but it can be mitigated through careful protocol design and economic theory.

By Friederike ErnstJul 27, 2021

Finance

DeFi Insurance Platform Tidal Finance Goes Live on Polygon

Launch partners include StaFi, Xend Finance, Marlin, EasyFi and bZx.

By Ian AllisonJul 27, 2021

Markets

Bigger, Better, Faster, Same – Crypto's Builders Are Upgrading, Not Breaking Ground

Are folks already out of new ideas?

By Brady DaleJul 26, 2021

Markets

Bitcoin Investment Products See 3rd Week of Outflows

Monday's bitcoin rally could encourage digital-asset inflows because many investors have been on the sidelines since the sell-off in May.

By Damanick DantesJul 26, 2021

Chart shows weekly digital asset fund flows.

Videos

Bit Mining Pivots Overseas, Ethereum Creator Joins ‘Stoned Cats’ Cast

China’s Bit Mining pivots to focus on overseas mining business. Korean crypto exchange Upbit accused of involvement in illegal transactions. Ethereum’s creator joins the cast of animated crypto series ‘Stoner Cats.’ We’ll have more on that story and other news shaping the cryptocurrency and blockchain world in this episode of “The Daily Forkast.”

Jul 26, 2021