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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Markets

Analysts Take Cautious Stance on Ether as London Hard Fork Nears

"The EIP-1559 upgrade is overrated," one trader said.

By Omkar GodboleAug 4, 2021

Ethereum's London hard fork will burn ether to reduce supply.

Markets

Market Wrap: Bitcoin in Pullback Mode as Regulatory Concerns Rise

Bitcoin is declining as regulatory concerns rise; ether is holding support.

By Damanick Dantes, Frances YueAug 3, 2021

Videos

Ethereum 2.0 Sees High Deposit Rate as London Hard Fork Looms

Ether (ETH) notched a 12-day winning streak Monday, the longest ever, in the runup to a planned upgrade on Ethereum’s blockchain that aims to improve the so-called gas fees and limit the supply of the token. CoinDesk Technology Managing Editor Christie Harkin digs into the so-called London hard fork upgrade and what it means for the crypto markets.

Aug 3, 2021

Markets

Market Wrap: Bitcoin Underperforms Ether; Crypto Tax Ahead?

Bitcoin dipped below $40K as traders digest proposed crypto taxes.

By Damanick Dantes, Frances YueAug 2, 2021

Bitcoin 24 hour price chart, CoinDesk 20

Markets

Digital Asset Funds Suffered Outflows as Bitcoin Price Recovered

Bitcoin-focused funds had outflows totalling $19.7 million, partly offset by net inflows to funds focused on other categories, including multi-asset funds.

By Lyllah LedesmaAug 2, 2021