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.

Mercati

Countdown to Ethereum’s ‘London’ Hard Fork: What You Need to Know

Plus: The risks and rewards of Ethereum Improvement Proposal (EIP) 1559.

Di Christine Kim25 lug 2021

Video

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.

23 lug 2021

Video

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.

23 lug 2021

Mercati

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.

Di Muyao Shen23 lug 2021

Mercati

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.

Di Muyao Shen22 lug 2021

Mercati

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

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

Di Damanick Dantes, Frances Yue22 lug 2021

Bitcoin 24-hour price chart, CoinDesk 20

Tecnologie

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.

Di Cheyenne Ligon22 lug 2021

Podcast

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

Di Christine Kim, Ben Edgington22 lug 2021

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

Finanza

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.

Di Ian Allison22 lug 2021

Video

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.

21 lug 2021