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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Power Ledger to Move to Solana From Ethereum

The firm cited higher speed and scalability as motivations for the shift.

Автор Jamie Crawley12 июл. 2021 г.

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Single Buyer Apes Into Mooch's ETH Fund for $5.7M, Docs Show

Anthony Scaramucci’s SkyBridge Capital has launched its second crypto-specific private fund. One buyer has committed funds so far.

Автор Danny Nelson9 июл. 2021 г.

SkyBridge Capital founder Anthony Scaramucci.

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¿Qué es el hashrate y por qué importa?

Hashrate es el poder computacional total combinado que se utiliza para minar y procesar transacciones en una blockchain con un sistema de prueba de trabajo.

Автор Ollie Leech, Alyssa Hertig, Andrés Engler8 июл. 2021 г.

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Key Findings From CoinDesk’s Q2 Research

CoinDesk Research Associate George Kaloudis says, “we’re in a bear market,” pointing to a chart depicting bitcoin’s bear and bull cycles over the past six years. He also compares the Q2 performance of the “CoinDesk 20” top assets, noting the divergence between ethereum’s gains and bitcoin’s losses. “That almost never happens,” he said.

8 июл. 2021 г.

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Bear Markets Don’t Scare Protocol Developers: CoinDesk 2021 Q2 Review

CoinDesk Research presents its 2021 Q2 Quarterly Review of the cryptocurrency market, exploring trends, developments and new narratives for investors.

Автор George Kaloudis8 июл. 2021 г.