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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Ether Breaks $2,500 for the First Time in Wake of Berlin Fork

The hype around ether is also reflected in the derivatives market.

Ni Muyao ShenAbr 15, 2021

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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.

Ni Muyao ShenAbr 15, 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.

Abr 15, 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.

Ni Muyao ShenAbr 15, 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.

Abr 15, 2021

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Mining or Staking: Which Blockchain Protocol Will Win Out?

Ni Christine Kim, Ben EdgingtonAbr 15, 2021

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Open Ethereum Clients Encounter ‘Consensus Error’ After Berlin Hard Fork; Coinbase Pauses ETH Withdrawals

The bug only affects the Open Ethereum client and occurred in the wake of today's Berlin hard fork.

Ni Colin Harper, Blockspace MediaAbr 15, 2021

Some Open Ethereum nodes are reportedly out of sync with the network.

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Berlin Hard Fork Is Now Live on Ethereum

The upgrade incorporates four optimizations aimed at gas efficiency and improved security.

Ni Jamie Crawley, Colin Harper, Blockspace MediaAbr 15, 2021

The Berlin hard fork prepares the way for Ethereum 2.0.

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Market Wrap: Bitcoin, Ether Near Record Prices as Crypto Market Celebrates Coinbase’s First Trading Day

Also, 98 cryptocurrencies are now valued at more than $1 billion each.

Ni Muyao ShenAbr 14, 2021

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Coinbase Direct Listing Gets $100B+ Valuation as Share Price Jumps in Nasdaq Debut

The Coinbase listing is seen as a watershed moment for the cryptocurrency industry.

Ni Bradley Keoun, Damanick DantesAbr 14, 2021

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong. (CNBC, modified by CoinDesk)

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