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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Nvidia Redesigns Graphics Cards to Limit Their Use in ETH Mining

Amid growing tensions between video gamers and crypto miners, major graphics cards manufacturer Nvidia is making design changes to satisfy both key constituents. The Hash panel break down why this is important in the world of ethereum mining.

18 feb 2021

Financiën

Clover Finance Raises $3M From Polychain, Others to Bridge Ethereum and Polkadot

The Substrate-based chain is also working on a proof-of-concept “non-custodial” bridge for EVM chains to connect with the Bitcoin network.

Door William Foxley18 feb 2021

Markten

Bitcoin Above $52K as Market Expects More Volatility

Bitcoin's market is over-leveraged now as the cryptocurrency continues its run higher.

Door Muyao Shen18 feb 2021

Markten

First Mover: Who ISN'T Dabbling as Bitcoin Passes $52K, Ether Tops $1,900

The $8.7 trillion-asset BlackRock is "dabbling" in cryptocurrencies – becoming the norm as bitcoin and ether rally to all-time high prices.

Door Bradley Keoun, Omkar Godbole18 feb 2021

Bitcoin has passed $52,000 to reach a new all-time high price, and ether, the second-biggest cryptocurrency, is rallying, too.

Markten

Ether Looks Overleveraged as Cryptocurrency Hits New High Over $1,900

Ether's derivative market looks overheating amid the cryptocurrency's rally to new record highs.

Door Omkar Godbole18 feb 2021

Markten

Market Wrap: Bitcoin Rallies On After Passing $50K Psychological Level to $52K

Bitcoin's price is in uncharted territory while its volatility remains high.

Door Muyao Shen17 feb 2021

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Waitlist for Ethereum 2.0 Staking Now Live on Coinbase

Coinbase customers can now sign up to stake their Ethereum into the Beacon Chain smart contract, the backbone of the ETH 2.0 network bridging the new and old ETH together. The Hash panel weighs in on why this is important.

17 feb 2021

Technologie