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

It's an NFT Boom. Do You Know Where Your Digital Art Lives?

NFT persistence: The collectible boom's undiscussed quandary.

By Brady DaleFeb 23, 2021, 3:26 p.m. ET

Details from NFTs. Clockwise from top left: NBA Top Shot, CabitCoveBG, Hackatao, BigComicArt, NooNe and Hashmasks

Videos

Trading Bots Preying on Ethereum ‘Extracted’ $107M in 30 Days

A new research report suggests trading bots lurking on perceived flaws in the Ethereum network have “extracted” at least $107 million in the past 30 days. “The Hash” panel discuss what this means.

Feb 23, 2021, 2:35 p.m. ET

Markets

DeFi Lending Platforms Liquidate Record $115M in Loans as ETH Price Drops

You can send an Ethereum transaction, or you can buy yourself a steak dinner.

By William FoxleyFeb 23, 2021, 10:38 a.m. ET

Liquidations on Tuesday across major DeFi lending platforms.

Tech

Ethereum Trading Bot Strategy ‘Extracted’ $107M in 30 Days, Research Suggests

The strategy has also contributed to higher gas fees and blockchain bloat.

By William FoxleyFeb 23, 2021, 8:40 a.m. ET

Trading bots are extracting value from the Ethereum mempool.

Markets

Attention Kraken Shoppers! Ether Was Half Off at $700 During Monday’s Crypto Sale

Kraken said ether's price had a "sharp" downward movement on Monday.

By Muyao ShenFeb 22, 2021, 6:58 p.m. ET

Markets

Market Wrap: Bitcoin Stabilizes After Margin Calls Fuel Biggest Plunge in Month

After a lot of drama, bitcoin’s back to trading where it was a few days ago.

By Muyao ShenFeb 22, 2021, 4:31 p.m. ET

Videos

Crypto Volatility in Focus as Bitcoin and Ether Retreat from Records

Bitcoin and ether prices retreat after reaching record highs over the weekend. "The Hash" panel weighs in on the asset's historic volatility and whether wild price swings are here to stay.

Feb 22, 2021, 2:49 p.m. ET

Videos

The Impact as Ethereum Gas Fees Hit All-Time-High

Ethereum transaction fees, called "gas fees," have been rising along with ETH's value, hitting an all-time-high. "The Hash" team discusses what spillover impact this is having on DeFi products.

Feb 22, 2021, 2:21 p.m. ET

Markets