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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Ethereum News

First Mover: Ether Eyed as Value Play With Bitcoin Pressing $20K

As prices consolidate below $20K, traders cue off macroeconomic factors - like Biden remark that $908B stimulus would be "down payment."

By Muyao Shen, Omkar Godbole, Bradley KeounDec 3, 2020, 8:43 a.m. EST

This one or that one? Investors weigh value proposition of Ethereum's ether as bitcoin pushes to new high.

Why Ethereum and Bitcoin Are Very Different Investments

Analysts are warning crypto newcomers that ether shouldn't be considered merely as a second-best crypto investment after bitcoin.

By Muyao ShenDec 2, 2020, 3:26 p.m. EST

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What Is Sharding?

“Sharding” is a proposed method of splitting Ethereum’s infrastructure into smaller pieces in an attempt to scale the network.

By Alyssa HertigDec 2, 2020, 11:40 a.m. EST

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Introducing Valid Points: The Risks and Rewards of Staking on Eth 2.0

Breaking down Ethereum 2.0 and its sweeping impact on crypto markets, weekly.

By Christine Kim, William FoxleyDec 2, 2020, 7:30 a.m. EST

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First Mover: Bitcoin's Failure to Break $20K Shows Big Investors Only Just Arriving

Institutional adoption is the buzzword du jour, probably a factor in bitcoin's price rally close to $20,000, and not even really happening yet.

By Bradley Keoun, Omkar Godbole, Sebastian SinclairDec 1, 2020, 9:27 a.m. EST

Cryptocurrency analysts were assessing the fallout as bitcoin retreated from a new all-time high price.

Ethereum 2.0 Beacon Chain Goes Live as 'World Computer' Begins Long-Awaited Overhaul

The Beacon Chain, the backbone of Ethereum's future Proof-of-Stake network, is now live.

By William FoxleyDec 1, 2020, 7:01 a.m. EST

Ethereum 2.0's Beacon Chain went live in December.

First Mover: You Call That a Record? Bitcoin's November Gains Are 3x Stock Market's

It's no longer really news when bitcoin outperforms traditional markets, but November could prove a crucial month for the largest cryptocurrency.

By Bradley Keoun, Omkar Godbole, Sebastian SinclairNov 30, 2020, 9:41 a.m. EST

As stock-market prices climb ever higher, bitcoin is towering above them and proving resilient.

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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, 9:44 a.m. EST

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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, 9:00 a.m. EST

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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, 8:00 a.m. EST

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