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.

DISCLOSURE: This text was written with the assistance of AI, then reviewed by a person.

Tecnologia

How Will the Ethereum Ecosystem React to Fee Burning?

Also: An Ethereum news round-up.

Por Edward Oosterbaan6 de out. de 2021, 7:30 a.m. GMT-4

Tecnologia

Altair Upgrade Set to Activate on Ethereum Mainnet This Month

The upgrade represents a “low stakes warm-up” to prepare Beacon Chain developers and client teams for the coming Merge.

Por Edward Oosterbaan, Christie Harkin5 de out. de 2021, 12:07 p.m. GMT-4

A beacon light shining in a starry sky, representing Altair upgrade on Ethereum mainnet

Vídeos

CoinDesk Releases Q3 Bitcoin and Blockchain Industry Report Highlighting Scalability

CoinDesk Research has published its latest quarterly report for Q3 2021, outlining the trends driving the digital asset markets, focusing on Bitcoin, Ethereum, DeFi and more.

5 de out. de 2021, 11:22 a.m. GMT-4

Finanças

Markets Shine, Scaling Projects Thrive, Regulators Flex: CoinDesk’s Q3 Review

CoinDesk Research presents its latest quarterly report, which outlines growing market interest from institutions, retail investors and regulators.

Por George Kaloudis5 de out. de 2021, 9:04 a.m. GMT-4

Mercados

Crypto Funds Draw $90M in New Money as Confidence Returns

Bitcoin-focused funds have attracted new capital for three straight weeks, after a period of outflows in recent months.

Por Lyllah Ledesma4 de out. de 2021, 6:20 p.m. GMT-4

Vídeos

Gary Vaynerchuk Doodle Outsells Warhol, Pollock, Neel and More at Christie’s Auction

Media mogul Gary Vaynerchuk sold a doodle of an elephant at Christie's for $412,500. "Empathetic Elephant," which outsold works by Andy Warhol, Jackson Pollock, Alice Neel, and more, was part of the basis for Vaynerchuk's VeeFriends NFT collection, a set of tokens tied to animal-themed collectibles on Ethereum. "The Hash" hosts discuss the implications of the sale and what it reveals about the evolving worlds of traditional art and digital collectibles.

4 de out. de 2021, 3:01 p.m. GMT-4

Vídeos

Shaq to Release NFT Collection

Four-time NBA champion and serial entrepreneur Shaquille "Shaq" O'Neal is releasing his own NFT collection titled "Shaquille O'Neal: The Eras of Dominance Collection," which will run on the Ethernity chain, an Ethereum layer 2, and will be available for purchase on Oct. 15. O'Neal purchased his first two NFTs last week. "The Hash" squad discusses the latest sports star dabbling into NFTs in an ongoing trend making waves in the crypto industry.

4 de out. de 2021, 3:01 p.m. GMT-4

Mercados

Polygon Flips Ethereum on Active User Addresses

Increased network usage often translates into higher demand for the native token.

Por Omkar Godbole4 de out. de 2021, 3:32 a.m. GMT-4

Active user participation in Polygon explodes to a new record high (polygonscan.com)

Mercados

It’s a Multi-Chain World, Bitcoin Just Dominates It

The original blockchain still reigns, but neither Bitcoin nor its closest competitor, Ethereum, can count on becoming the only game in town any time soon.

Por Marc Hochstein3 de out. de 2021, 11:50 a.m. GMT-4