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.

Tech

Ethereum 2.0’s Genesis Day Is Officially Set for Dec. 1

The biggest update in Ethereum’s history will officially begin its first phase on Dec. 1 when the Ethereum 2.0's Beacon chain goes live.

By Colin Harper, Blockspace MediaNov 24, 2020

Finance

IDEX Plants a Flag for a Multichain Future, Beginning With Binance Chain and Polkadot

Every holder of IDEX’s Ethereum tokens will get an equivalent number of exchange tokens for each of the new chains.

By Brady DaleNov 24, 2020

Tech

CoinDesk Is Spinning Up an Ethereum 2.0 Node. Here's How to Follow Our Journey

CoinDesk just snagged a front-row seat to a seminal event in the crypto industry. Ticket price: 32 ETH.

By Christine Kim, William FoxleyNov 24, 2020

Markets

Ethereum 2.0 Deposit Contract Secures Enough Funds to Launch

The smart contract required for triggering Ethereum 2.0 has enough funds to begin activation of its most ambitious upgrade yet.

By Nikhilesh De, Christine Kim, Colin Harper, Blockspace MediaNov 24, 2020

Tech

Ethereum 2.0 Deposit Contract Is 75% Funded Ahead of Dec. 1 Soft Launch

The smart contract required for triggering Ethereum 2.0 has nearly accrued enough funds to activate the momentous upgrade.

By Colin Harper, Blockspace MediaNov 23, 2020

Tech

New GnosisDao Bets on 'Futarchy,' a Prediction-Market Governance Model

The newly launched GnosisDAO will allow Gnosis users to vote on platform governance and development.

By Colin Harper, Blockspace MediaNov 23, 2020

Markets

NFT Painting of Buterin in Harlequin Garb Sets Record in Weekend Crypto Art Sale

"EthBoy," created by Trevor Jones and Alotta Money sold for 260 ETH, setting records for the highest dollar value of a cryptographic painting to date.

By Daniel KuhnNov 22, 2020

"EthBoy," created by Trevor Jones, Alotta Money sold for 260 ETH in a weekend sale.

Markets

First Mover: Bitcoin ‘Rich List’ Grows as Whales HODL and Price Retakes $18K

Bitcoin's "rich list" hits an all-time high alongside the meteoric price rally.

By Omkar Godbole, Bradley Keoun, Sebastian SinclairNov 20, 2020

Bitcoin "whales" have been known to make waves in the market.

Markets

Ether Trades Above $500 for the First Time Since July 2018

Ethereum's native token ether has jumped to 28-month highs, taking year-to-date gains to nearly 290%.

By Omkar GodboleNov 20, 2020

Finance

DEX Aggregator Rebrands to Slingshot After Raising $3.1M From Coinbase Ventures, Others

Slingshot exists in an increasingly crowded field of DEX aggregators including 1inch, ParaSwap, Matcha and even MetaMask.

By Brady DaleNov 19, 2020

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