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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Ocean v3 Brings Wave of Data Monetization Tools to Ethereum

A third version of Ocean Protocol has been released, fleshing out its vision for “datatokens” and decentralized data marketplaces.

Oleh Ian Allison27 Okt 2020, 4.00 a.m. EDT

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Market Wrap: Bitcoin Pulls Back From $13K While Ether Falls on DeFi Cooling

Market observers were not surprised by an immediate but mild sell-off of bitcoin after it hit 2020’s new highs.

Oleh Muyao Shen, Zack Voell23 Okt 2020, 4.44 p.m. EDT

Teknologi

Ethereum 2.0 Deposit Contract Release Kicked Back Until November

Researchers are waiting on a final audit of a critical crypto library before releasing the deposit contract, Ethereum Foundation researcher Danny Ryan said.

Oleh William Foxley23 Okt 2020, 3.42 p.m. EDT

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First Mover: As Bitcoin Tops $13K, Analyst Explains How Blockchain Gives Clues on Next Move

Chainalysis Chief Economist Philip Gradwell tips his five favorite blockchain data points for analyzing cryptocurrency markets.

Oleh Omkar Godbole, Bradley Keoun, Sebastian Sinclair23 Okt 2020, 8.46 a.m. EDT

Bitcoiners are celebrating the largest cryptocurrency's longest winning streak in six months.

Teknologi

A Guide to Circles, the Project Bringing UBI and FOMO to Ethereum's xDai Sidechain

Circles has had its glitches in the early going. Here's what you need to know to get into the newest crypto-powered universal basic income (UBI) project.

Oleh Brady Dale22 Okt 2020, 4.15 p.m. EDT

Teknologi

Lossless Lottery PoolTogether Opens Up to More Coins, More Prizes

PoolTogether v3 will enable more ERC-20 tokens, more yield sources and more prize distribution schemes for the DeFi savings game.

Oleh Brady Dale22 Okt 2020, 11.53 a.m. EDT

The PoolTogether Team with IDEO CoLab's Tara Tan at the whiteboard.

Teknologi

What the History of Headphones Says About the Internet's Future

What does the historical development of headphones tell us about the future of the internet?

Oleh John Wolpert21 Okt 2020, 3.16 p.m. EDT

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Nigeria Protests Show Bitcoin Adoption Is Not Coming: It's Here

Blockchain is gaining traction fast in Nigeria partly because its young and tech-savvy population is showing an eagerness to learn more about Web3.0, a decentralized internet powered by blockchain technology.

Oleh Sandali Handagama21 Okt 2020, 10.58 a.m. EDT