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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Tether on Tron Blockchain Hits $24B, Surpassing Ethereum Amid Explosive Stablecoin Demand

The amount of tether on the Tron blockchain has exceeded that on Ethereum.

Von Muyao Shen15. Apr. 2021

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Building a DeFi Lending Platform on the Bitcoin Blockchain

Most decentralized finance projects are built on the Ethereum network, but Sovryn, a new DeFi project, is unique for building on the Bitcoin blockchain. Edan Yago, a contributor to the Sovryn project, discusses Sovryn and the advantages of building on Bitcoin.

15. Apr. 2021

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Market Wrap: Bitcoin Stuck Around $63K as COIN Hype Loses Steam

Also, ether continued to move higher after the Berlin Fork.

Von Muyao Shen15. Apr. 2021

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Coinbase Pauses ETH Withdrawals After Fork-Related Bug Emerges

An unexpected fork in a variant of Ethereum brought the currency to an unexpected halt Thursday morning. Will Foxley breaks down what happened and what impact the error is having on the Ethereum network. "The Hash" panel discusses whether this is just a one-off bug or just the risk of open-source networks.

15. Apr. 2021

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