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

Ethereum Gas Limit Hits 15M as ETH Price Soars

The Ethereum gas limit sets a ceiling for how many operations can be included in each block.

By Colin Harper, Blockspace Media, Christine KimApr 22, 2021, 3:58 p.m. EDT

Ether gas fees have come down to a six-month low.

Videos

Can Alternative Base Layer Blockchains Draw Developers Away from Ethereum?

Issues with the Ethereum blockchain have prompted some developers to seek alternatives. One NFT issuer, Doublejump.Tokyo, is moving to the Flow blockchain built by Dapper Labs. Is this a sign of a transition away from Ethereum dependence to a multichain world? “The Hash” panel debates.

Apr 22, 2021, 3:48 p.m. EDT

Markets

PancakeSwap Widens Binance Smart Chain's Lead Over Ethereum on Transactions

The Ethereum blockchain is busier than ever, but its high fees help Binance Smart Chain maintain the lead.

By Omkar GodboleApr 22, 2021, 3:25 p.m. EDT

It's all in the flip, as PancakeSwap flies high.

Policy

State Lawmaker Explains Wyoming's Newly Passed DAO LLC Law

Wyoming DAO LLCs have to be domiciled in the state, which could be a point of confusion for denizens of the decentralized web.

By Nate DiCamilloApr 22, 2021, 2:21 p.m. EDT

Videos

Is Bitcoin Boredom Driving the Altcoin Rally?

Ether reached an all-time high Thursday, but bitcoin's upside momentum continued to slow. What's behind the rise of ether and the altcoin rally? Steven McClurg of Valkyrie Investments explains why he thinks there's a shift in investor behavior. McClurg also discusses the status of Valkyrie's ETF application and his thoughts on the impact of bitcoin ETFs on the markets.

Apr 22, 2021, 12:27 p.m. EDT