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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

Open Ethereum Clients Encounter ‘Consensus Error’ After Berlin Hard Fork; Coinbase Pauses ETH Withdrawals

The bug only affects the Open Ethereum client and occurred in the wake of today's Berlin hard fork.

By Colin Harper, Blockspace MediaApr 15, 2021

Some Open Ethereum nodes are reportedly out of sync with the network.

Tech

Berlin Hard Fork Is Now Live on Ethereum

The upgrade incorporates four optimizations aimed at gas efficiency and improved security.

By Jamie Crawley, Colin Harper, Blockspace MediaApr 15, 2021

The Berlin hard fork prepares the way for Ethereum 2.0.

Markets

Market Wrap: Bitcoin, Ether Near Record Prices as Crypto Market Celebrates Coinbase’s First Trading Day

Also, 98 cryptocurrencies are now valued at more than $1 billion each.

By Muyao ShenApr 14, 2021

Markets

Coinbase Direct Listing Gets $100B+ Valuation as Share Price Jumps in Nasdaq Debut

The Coinbase listing is seen as a watershed moment for the cryptocurrency industry.

By Bradley Keoun, Damanick DantesApr 14, 2021

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong. (CNBC, modified by CoinDesk)

Markets

Market Wrap: Bitcoin, Ether Steady Near Record Highs, as All Eyes on Coinbase Listing

Crypto bulls are taking over the market in anticipation of Coinbase's direct listing.

By Muyao ShenApr 13, 2021

Markets

The NFT Craze Is Helping Nigerian Artists Go Global

Nigerian artists are minting NFTs, but they are cautious about the hype around them.

By Sandali HandagamaApr 13, 2021

Videos

Bitcoin Hits New All-Time High Breaking Through $63K. What Happens Next?

It’s a big day for crypto. Ahead of the Coinbase public listing Wednesday, both BTC and ETH have hit new all-time highs. Dee Choubey, CEO of MoneyLion, joins “First Mover” to weigh in on the crypto markets.

Apr 13, 2021

Videos

ConsenSys Raises $65M from JP Morgan, Mastercard and UBS

ConsenSys, an Ethereum development operation, announced the close of $65M in funding by JP Morgan, Mastercard and UBS, as well as blockchain firms including Alameda Research, Filecoin's Protocol Labs and DeFi's Maker Foundation. The company sees itself as building a bridge between traditional finance and the crypto world, but how will it remain true to its decentralized roots? ConsenSys Global Fintech Co-Head Lex Sokolin joins "First Mover" to provide an update on ConsenSys's projects and plans.

Apr 13, 2021