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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Tech

Why Ethereum’s Miner Extractable Value Problem Is Way Worse Than You Think

The anonymous hacker who first discovered "Miner Extractable Value" returns with a warning: The integrity of Ethereum is at stake.

By PmcgoohanMay 10, 2021

Markets

Ether's Active Addresses Pass 2018 Peak as Cryptocurrency Soars to New Price Highs

The cryptocurrency's rally is supported by increased network usage.

By Omkar GodboleMay 10, 2021

Markets

Ether Price Pushes Past $4K for First Time, Approaches JPMorgan's Market Value

A Coinbase premium for ether is continuing to spur new investment, according to analyst Ki Young Ju.

By Sebastian SinclairMay 10, 2021

Ether has risen to new heights amid increasing demand, low supply and a Coinbase premium still in play.

Markets

Ether Sets New All-Time High of More Than $3.8K

The new high water mark of $3,855.40 came less than a week after the cryptocurrency topped $3,000 for the first time.

By Kevin ReynoldsMay 8, 2021

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Markets

Ethereum Classic’s ‘Irrational’ Price Tripling Bears Hallmark of Dogecoin Frenzy

Analysts see speculative fever rather than informed bets on the blockchain’s future technological potential.

By Muyao ShenMay 7, 2021

Videos

Is Ether Headed Toward a Trillion-Dollar Market Cap?

Ether is emerging as the foundational base layer for decentralized finance and crypto innovations, and its price is soaring accordingly. Greg Magadini, CEO of Genesis Volatility, thinks a trillion-dollar ether market cap is a “no-brainer.” Plus, his thoughts on the crypto options markets.

May 7, 2021

Tech

How Dfinity Could Give Ethereum Another Layer of Censorship Resistance

The promises of this new network just ahead of its Friday launch are extraordinarily big, though, and anything could happen.

By Brady DaleMay 6, 2021

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Videos

Ethereum Co-Founder Anthony Di Iorio: ‘I Don’t See Things Stopping for Ether’

Ether is booming, setting new all-time highs almost daily, but what’s behind the cryptocurrency’s recent success? Ethereum co-founder Anthony Di Iorio joins “First Mover” to discuss the bull market driving Ether’s rise, Canadian ETFs, and the NFT craze. Plus, his thoughts on “Ethereum killer” projects like Polkdadot and Cardano.

May 6, 2021

Podcasts

Staking on Ethereum Is About to Get More Lucrative. Here’s Why

By Christine Kim, Ben EdgingtonMay 6, 2021

The Twitter Drama Around Eth 2.0’s Naming Conventions Explained

Videos

What the New S&P Dow Jones Crypto Indexes Represent for the Financial Industry

The S&P Dow Jones Indices launched its first three cryptocurrency indexes to add more visibility to bitcoin and ether data for crypto-hungry Wall Street traders, but what do the new indexes measure, and what do they represent for the financial industry?

May 5, 2021