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.

DISCLOSURE: This text was written with the assistance of AI, then reviewed by a person.

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Bitcoin Trading Frenzy: Market Volume Spikes as Traders Look for Signs of Direction

Crypto exchanges are struggling to keep up Wednesday as traders rush to change their holding positions amid market volatility. CoinDesk's Galen Moore joins "All About Bitcoin" to discuss the surge in trading volumes amid the wild sessions for BTC, ETH and altcoins.

19 May 2021

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Crypto Market Loses $460B as Ether, Altcoins Follow Bitcoin’s Deep Dive

The crypto market has lost more than $400 billion in a day.

Yazan Muyao Shen19 May 2021

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Valid Points: What Eth 2.0 Validators Can Expect After the 'Altair' Upgrade

The Eth 2.0 network is preparing to take its training wheels off.

Yazan Christine Kim19 May 2021

Woman with a bicycle on the background of foggy valley. Girl enjoys beautiful scenic view.

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Nvidia to Hobble Ether Mining Power on More Gaming Cards

The affected graphics cards will be labelled with an identifier so consumers know what they are buying.

Yazan Jamie Crawley18 May 2021

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DeFi Platform DeversiFi Raises $5M in Bid to Scale Trading on Ethereum

DeversiFi’s platform is intended to stop small and mid-size investors from being deterred by high gas fees on Ethereum.

Yazan Jamie Crawley18 May 2021

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Vitalik Buterin Burns $6B in SHIB Tokens to Relinquish Unwanted 'Power'

Ether creator Vitalik Buterin burned $6 billion in SHIB tokens he was gifted, claiming he did not want the power that came with owning half the available supply of SHIB. "The Hash" panel discusses Buterin's move and the scrutiny that many in the crypto community place Buterin under.

17 May 2021

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Bitcoin’s Environmental Challenge: Proof-of-Stake vs. Proof-of-Work

Tesla’s decision to stop accepting bitcoin payments due to environmental concerns has reignited the bitcoin energy debate. Will the proof-of-stake network be better for the planet? John Wu of Ava Labs weighs in on the debate and discusses Avalanche, a proof-of-stake blockchain that Wu sees as a complementary to Ethereum.

17 May 2021

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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.

Yazan Muyao Shen15 May 2021

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Decentralized Exchange Aggregator 1inch Network Expands to Polygon

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

Yazan Omkar Godbole14 May 2021

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

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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.

13 May 2021