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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Tech

Valid Points: The Challenge of Decentralized Staking Pools on Eth 2.0

Plus: Is the term Eth 2.0 'validator' a misnomer?

By Christine KimJun 16, 2021

Markets

Market Wrap: Attempts to Push Bitcoin Above $40K Stall

Some analysts are optimistic while others prefer to see stronger signs of upside momentum before calling a bottom.

By Damanick Dantes, Frances YueJun 15, 2021

Markets

Hunt for Yield: Wrapped BTC Now Holds More Than 1% of Bitcoin's Circulating Supply

The trend shows how some savvy crypto traders have pivoted to salvage or maintain returns even as bitcoin's price tumbled.

By Omkar GodboleJun 15, 2021

Bitcoin traders are tokenizing the cryptocurrency to run on the Ethereum blockchain for extra yield.

Tech

Umee Raises $6.3M to Connect Cosmos and Ethereum With Cross-Chain DeFi

The project, led by Tendermint’s former strategy lead, secured backing from Polychain Capital, Coinbase Ventures and others.

By Cameron ThompsonJun 15, 2021

Umee wants to build bridges between Ethereum and Cosmos.

Markets

DeFi Projects Continue Flocking to Layer 2 Solution Polygon

Polygon’s cheaper transaction costs and faster block time have driven increased adoption by a number of major projects.

By Muyao ShenJun 15, 2021

Tech

Human Protocol Expands hCaptcha Tool, Launches Wallet to Make AI Smarter

“Proof-of-HUMANity” could also thwart front-running DeFi bots.

By Benjamin PowersJun 14, 2021

Markets

Bitcoin and Ether Price Indicators Support Near-Term 'Relief Rally'

Bitcoin's weekly stochastic oscillator has turned up from oversold or below -20 levels, a positive sign for the cryptocurrency.

By Omkar GodboleJun 14, 2021

Bitcoin traders may have hopes for a "relief rally."

Markets

Bitcoin Fund Outflows Slow but Investors Start Exiting Ether Funds

The amount of money leaving was significantly less than the previous, record week of $141 million.

By Damanick DantesJun 14, 2021

Outflows continue from digital-asset investment funds, but they appear to be slowing.

Videos

Dapper Labs Unveils Flow-Native Stablecoin, 'FUSD', With Other ERC-20-Like Tokens to Follow

Dapper Labs, the creator behind the Flow blockchain and NBA Top Shot, announced Thursday it would launch a Flow-native stablecoin called FUSD. This is the first token on Flow that exists similar to how ERC-20-like tokens exist on Ethereum. "The Hash" team explores the new development and what it means for the DeFi space.

Jun 10, 2021