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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Cardano's ADA Token Tripled in February to Outperform CoinDesk 20

Traders are betting on the "smart-contract" blockchain, which aims to compete with market leader Ethereum, even though it doesn't yet have smart-contract functionality.

Ni William FoxleyMar 1, 2021

Cardano's ADA token posted the fastest returns among the CoinDesk 20 digital assets during February.

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USV Leads Round in Matter Labs as Ethereum Scaling Wars Intensify

The round was joined by a host of cryptocurrency projects that are considering adding zkSync, including Coinbase, Aave and Curve Finance.

Ni William FoxleyMar 1, 2021

Merkado

Bitcoin Tumbles to $43K, Lowest in Three Weeks

Some analysts worry that rising bond yields might prompt the Federal Reserve to tighten historically loose monetary policy, prompting a correction in assets perceived as risky.

Ni Bradley KeounPeb 28, 2021

Chart of bitcoin prices over past three months, showing recent declines in the most recent candles.

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Where Value Is Going in Blockchain Networks

Will wealth flow to layer 1 or layer 2? It depends on the use case, says a long-time observer and investor.

Ni Amos MeiriPeb 27, 2021

Merkado

Market Wrap: Bitcoin Heads for Worst Week Since March as Prices Hold Around $46.5K

“Cash is king in times of distress, not bitcoin,” said one market watcher.

Ni Muyao ShenPeb 26, 2021

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How Hashmasks Are Setting the Standard for Digital Art

Hashmasks sell for hundreds of thousands of dollars. But they also might set the bar for what digital art should look like.

Ni William FoxleyPeb 26, 2021

Pananalapi

Chinese Companies That Have Nothing to Do With Crypto Are Pivoting to Mining

While these moves seem opportunistic at first glance, some of the companies are well-positioned to get involved in bitcoin mining.

Ni David PanPeb 26, 2021

Merkado

Market Wrap: Bitcoin's Below $50K as Investors ‘Wait and See’ Amid Market Reset

Bitcoin's bulls are taking over the market again.

Ni Muyao ShenPeb 25, 2021

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Venture Capital Titan Andreessen Horowitz Is Making a Big Bet on Ethereum With 'Optimism' Investment

"The Hash" panel discusses why news of VC firm Andreessen Horowitz's big $25 million investment in Optimism is significant for the Ethereum network.

Peb 25, 2021

Tech

DeFi Exchange 1Inch Expands to Binance Smart Chain Citing ETH Gas Fees

The DEX aggregator is branching out from Ethereum to the bustling BSC.

Ni William FoxleyPeb 25, 2021

Ethereum gas fees are measured in gwei, equivalent to 0.000000001 ETH (Image credit: Shutterstock).

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