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

Bitcoin, Ether Dive While Some Alternative Cryptocurrencies Hit Record Highs

The balance of bitcoin held on major exchanges is on the rise in what some analysts say is a bearish sign.

By Muyao ShenMay 15, 2021

Markets

Decentralized Exchange Aggregator 1inch Network Expands to Polygon

The move will provide 1inch users access to liquidity sources on Polygon, like SushiSwap and Aave.

By Omkar GodboleMay 14, 2021

Left to right: 1inch co-founder Anton Bukov, co-founder Sergej Kunz and smart contract developer Mikhail Melnik.

Videos

Vitalik Buterin's Re-Gift of Shiba Inu Coin Sends Memecoins Plummeting

The creator of Ethereum, Vitalik Buterin, sent memecoin prices spiraling after he made a massive donation of an unsolicited dogecoin knockoff, Shiba Inu (SHIB), to charity. "The Hash" panel discusses the impact of Buterin's move on the crypto markets.

May 13, 2021

Finance

Lubin, ConsenSys Vets Raising $75M Venture Fund, Documents Show

Ethereal Ventures has already started joining investments in early-stage blockchain startups. Other details are sparse.

By Danny NelsonMay 12, 2021

Joseph Lubin, a co-founder of Ethereum and the CEO of ConsenSys, speaks at SXSW 2019.

Videos

Ether Hits $500B Market Cap for First Time

Ether (ETH) touched the $500 billion market cap Wednesday, surpassing the valuation of financial giants like JPMorgan and Visa. "The Hash" discusses why this milestone is significant and the prospects of a "flippening."

May 12, 2021

Finance

Slingshot Picks Ethereum Layer 2 Polygon for Full Launch

Trading on Ethereum will be added further down the line, said CEO Clinton Bembry. But for now, “insane transaction fees” were effectively pricing people out of DeFi.

By Ian AllisonMay 12, 2021