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

New Ethereum Fee Model Has Some Miners Crying Foul: Survey

Eight of the nine mining projects answering a survey on EIP 1559 had a negative impression of the proposal, with seven saying they would not implement the change.

By William FoxleyOct 8, 2020

Finance

JPMorgan's Blockchain Lead Is Now in Charge of Ethereum-Based Interbank Information Network

JPMorgan Blockchain Lead Christine Moy has been promoted to lead the bank’s Ethereum-based Interbank Information Network (INN).

By Nate DiCamilloOct 8, 2020

Markets

Ethereum Is the Frontier of Financial Innovation

Innovation occurs when the costs of iteration and experimentation reduce.

By David HoffmanOct 8, 2020

Markets

First Mover: Bitcoin 'Comatose' Under $16K for Rest of 2020, While Ether Traffic Eases

Bitcoin is stuck in an ever-tightening range between $10.5K and $10.8K and appears set for a breakout, though options trading suggests $16K might represent an upper bound in 2020.

By Bradley Keoun, Omkar Godbole, Sebastian SinclairOct 8, 2020

Reduced traffic means less congestion on the Ethereum network and reduced fees.

Markets

As DeFi Deflates, Ethereum Users Get Reprieve From Soaring Fees, Congestion

The popularity of decentralized cryptocurrency exchanges had backed up the Ethereum blockchain, raising questions about its ability to scale.

By Omkar GodboleOct 7, 2020

Reduced traffic from decentrentralized exchanges has relieved congestion on the Ethereum blockchain.

Markets

First Mover: Bitcoin Steady as Trump Tweets and Neo Takes on Ethereum

Trump's back-and-forth tweets over U.S. stimulus whipsaw bitcoin prices along with traditional markets, and Neo ratchets up competition with Ethereum.

By Bradley KeounOct 7, 2020

Competition is intense to break the Ethereum blockchain's stronghold on financial applications and DeFi development.

Markets

Amid US-China Tech War, Can Neo’s DeFi Stack Rival Ethereum’s?

Neo revealed its ambition to beat the second-largest blockchain by market cap during a time when Chinese firms such as TikTok and Huawei successfully established their dominance in an international market.

By Muyao ShenOct 7, 2020

Finance

CryptoPunk Bounties: Ark.Gallery Rolls Out Blind Bids on 8-Bit NFT Collectibles

Ark.Gallery is adding liquidity to the market for CryptoPunks by letting people place blind bids on the NFTs.

By Jaspreet KalraOct 6, 2020

Tech

MetaMask Gets Into the Decentralized Exchange Aggregation Business With Token Swaps

MetaMask announced a new feature Tuesday: token swaps directly within the popular Ethereum browser extension and mobile application.

By Brady DaleOct 6, 2020

Markets

TODAY: Bitcoin's $1 Billion Crop: Why Hodlers Are Harvesting Yield on Ethereum

Why all the hype behind yield farming and food-inspired tokens? Should investors take them seriously or are they a fading trend?

By Aaron StanleyOct 6, 2020

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