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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Marchés

Latest 'Altcoin Season' Fueled by XRP, Tron, Stellar Pushes Crypto Market Value to $2T for First Time

The industry's latest leg up has been fueled by ether and other alternative currencies, with bitcoin's rally pausing this year.

Par Muyao Shen, Bradley Keoun5 avr. 2021

Vidéos

Is It Alt Season? A Look At What's Impacting Crypto Markets

Coinbase is set to go public April 14th, and all-time highs for Ether have led to a boom in alt coins. Texture Capital founder and CEO Richard Johnson joins "First Mover" to discuss what's moving the crypto markets.

5 avr. 2021

Marchés

Market Wrap: Ether Jumps to All-Time High as Bitcoin Stalls Despite JPMorgan's $130K Call

The action was in ether on Friday as the second-biggest cryptocurrency's price jumped to a new all-time high.

Par Bradley Keoun2 avr. 2021

Marchés

Market Wrap: Bitcoin Stuck Below $60K; Cardano’s Sixfold 1Q Gains Led CoinDesk 20

$60K is a key psychological level that has also proven a formidable stopping point during this year’s powerful rally.

Par Muyao Shen1 avr. 2021

Podcasts

What Eth 2.0 Meant in 2014 and What It Means Today

Par Christine Kim, Ben Edgington1 avr. 2021

Mining or Staking: Which Blockchain Protocol Will Win Out?

Marchés

Market Wrap: Bitcoin Pushes $60K as Goldman, BlackRock Moves Signal Adoption

Bitcoin finishes the first quarter double where it started the year, versus a 5.8% gain for the S&P 500. No wonder Goldman's clients want in.

Par Bradley Keoun, Damanick Dantes31 mars 2021

Bitcoin's gains haven't been particularly steady in the first quarter, but they've added up.

Technologies

DeFi Major Aave Working With Polygon to Bypass Ethereum Congestion

Whopping gas fees shouldn't limit DeFi to five-figure portfolios, said Aave founder Stani Kulechov.

Par Ian Allison31 mars 2021

Stani Kulechov, founder and CEO of Aave, speaks at Consensus 2019.

Marchés

Market Wrap: Traders Ratchet Up Derivatives Bets as Bitcoin Mounts Rally

Bitcoin's funding rates are rising, a sign traders are willing to take more risk in betting on a fresh rally.

Par Bradley Keoun, Damanick Dantes30 mars 2021

Bitcoin price chart, daily, over past month.

Vidéos

Jeremy Allaire Breaks Down Visa’s Embrace of Crypto Payments

Jeremy Allaire of Circle weighs in on Visa’s recent decision to settle payments on the Ethereum network using USDC. Allaire explains how Visa’s identity as a “network of networks” can translate to crypto, how blockchain payments can speed up financial transactions and the role of stablecoins like USDC in crypto payments.

30 mars 2021