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.

Videos

Analyzing Social Sentiment on Crypto

Co-Founder & CEO of LunarCRUSH Joe Vezzani discusses the social activity about bitcoin. Vezzani says the overall social volume of BTC is “highest we’ve ever seen.”

Feb 15, 2021

Tech

Ethereum 2.0 Deposit Contract Tops $5.5B in Staked Ether

The amount deposited represents 2.67% of Ethereum’s total supply.

By Colin Harper, Blockspace MediaFeb 12, 2021

The Ethereum 2.0 Beacon Chain holds more than 3 million ETH.

Markets

First Mover: Bullish ($1 Million) Bitcoin Forecast as Year of Ox Begins

ByteTree's Charlie Morris shows how bitcoin's price gets to $1 million by 2032. PLUS: JPMorgan hounded by own traders over absence in bitcoin market.

By Bradley Keoun, Omkar GodboleFeb 12, 2021

Podcasts

In the Age of Ethereum, What Comes Next?

By Sheila Warren, Michael J. CaseyFeb 12, 2021

Money Reimagined Digital Money Stage at Consensus 2022

Learn

CME Ethereum Futures, Explained

Ethereum futures are now live on the CME exchange. But what does that mean exactly and how do you trade them?

By Ollie LeechFeb 11, 2021

Markets

First Mover: Bitcoin at Center Stage (and Record High) as Mastercard, BNY Go Crypto

Bitcoin's price hits new all-time high over $48,000 despite U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen's warning that cryptocurrencies are prone to illicit uses.

By Bradley Keoun, Omkar GodboleFeb 11, 2021