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

Ex-Head of China's Digital Yuan Effort Says CBDCs Could Operate on Ethereum

Central bank digital currencies will one day be more "smart," and not merely digital versions of cash, Yao Qian said.

By Daniel PalmerMay 31, 2021

Tech

Uniswap Poll Signals Strong Support for Putting v3 on Ethereum Scaler Arbitrum

The Snapshot poll votes are in.

By Benjamin PowersMay 28, 2021

DeFiance Capital's Arthur Cheong is raising a new liquid venture capital fund.

Finance

WisdomTree Files Ethereum ETF Application as Bitcoin Bids Await SEC Decision

The asset manager becomes the second firm to submit an ETH ETF application with the U.S. regulator.

By Danny NelsonMay 27, 2021

Videos

Polygon Co-Founder on Cuban’s Investment: Mark Is a Yield Farmer

Polygon, a “Layer 2” blockchain that scales the Ethereum network, has attracted some big-name investors, including billionaire entrepreneur Mark Cuban. Polygon is growing exponentially with the price of MATIC, Polygon’s native token, going up over 10,000 percent since last year, and third-party adoption booming.

May 27, 2021

Videos

Sandeep Nailwal: India Crypto Covid Relief Fund 'Kind of Exploded' After Buterin's Donation

Sandeep Nailwal, a co-founder of Polygon, started a crypto relief fund for India as it battles a deadly second wave of COVID-19. The fund attracted several big names in crypto, including Ethereum creator Vitalik Buterin, who donated approximately $1 billion n SHIB tokens. Nailwal joins "First Mover" to discuss the success of the relief fund and whether it is shifting government opinion of crypto in India. Plus, will he be liquidating all the donated SHIB?

May 27, 2021

Podcasts

The Need for Centralization in Times of Crisis, Ethereum Dodges a Bullet

By Christine Kim, Ben EdgingtonMay 27, 2021

The Twitter Drama Around Eth 2.0’s Naming Conventions Explained

Videos

GameStop Launching New NFT Platform

GameStop is hiring for a new NFT platform they’re building on the Ethereum blockchain. Is this the beginning of a new era for GameStop or just an attempt to capitalize on the r/WallStreetBets hype? “The Hash” panel debates.

May 27, 2021

Videos

Censorship Resistance is at the Heart of the Solana Network

Is Solana an "Eth-Killer"? Anatoly Yakovenko, CEO of Solana, joins "The Hash" to explain why Solana is a faster, cheaper alternative to Ethereum and the problems it was created to solve.

May 27, 2021

Markets