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 History in 5 Charts

Five years ago this week, the first general-purpose blockchain went live on its mainnet. Here are five charts for understanding Ethereum's evolution.

By Christine Kim, Shuai HaoJul 31, 2020

The Ethereum team, Toronto, 2014. Duncan Rawlinson/Flickr Creative Commons

Finance

Audius Rallies EDM Artists, Crypto VCs to Back Vision for Music Payments on Ethereum

Audius, a streaming service built on Ethereum, has raised $3.1 million from Multicoin Capital, Blockchange Ventures, Pantera Capital and Coinbase Ventures.

By Ian AllisonJul 30, 2020

Markets

Ether Addresses in Profit Have Soared 132% in a Year

Even with ether close to yearly highs, profitable addresses have more than doubled since last July.

By Omkar GodboleJul 30, 2020

Markets

CoinDesk Live Recap: The DAO Hack Is Still a Mystery

The DAO attack was a foundational episode in Ethereum history. On Tuesday, CoinDesk Live gathered a handful of blockchain veterans to look back.

By Doreen Wang, Zack SewardJul 30, 2020

Markets

Market Wrap: Bitcoin Sticks to $11,000; Derivatives, DeFi Keep Growing

The cryptocurrency markets are finally heating up in July.

By Daniel CawreyJul 29, 2020

Videos

Ethereum’s Formative Journey to Eth 2.0

On July 30, 2015, Ethereum was born as the first general purpose blockchain platform. It paved the way for a whole new use case for blockchain technology different from bitcoin’s use as electronic cash. For its fifth anniversary, we retell the formative story of Ethereum’s development through its successes and major challenges.

Jul 29, 2020

Tech

DeFi Lender Aave Rolls Out Governance Token on Path to Decentralization

Aave will transfer ownership of the protocol to a “genesis governance” built and approved by LEND token holders. It will also swap LEND tokens for AAVE.

By William FoxleyJul 29, 2020