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.

DISCLOSURE: This text was written with the assistance of AI, then reviewed by a person.

Finance

Gemini's Nifty Gateway Bets on Celebs to Drive Interest in Crypto Collectibles

The Gemini-owned Nifty Gateway just opened its marketplace for non-fungible tokens.

By Leigh CuenMar 17, 2020

Nifty Gateway co-founders Duncan and Griffin Cock Foster

Markets

Ethereum Community Grapples With Coronavirus as EthCC Cases Tick Upward

A number of attendees who contracted COVID-19 at an Ethereum conference in Paris have gone public with their diagnoses in what some are calling an act of "radical transparency."

By Leigh CuenMar 16, 2020

Tech

Thursday’s Market Madness Strained Ethereum’s Killer App: DeFi

So many people were trying to use the Ethereum blockchain during Thursday’s market meltdown that many applications simply stopped working as intended.

By William FoxleyMar 13, 2020

Markets

Bitcoin Ekes Out Gains but Remains in Red Amid Broader Market Rebound

Bitcoin has recovered slightly from Thursday’s brutal selloff as global financial markets creep back into the green.

By Daniel CawreyMar 13, 2020

Tech

MakerDAO Debts Grow as DeFi Leader Moves to Stabilize Protocol

MakerDAO is not pursuing its emergency shutdown option although the amount of uncollateralized dai continues to grow.

By William Foxley, Brady DaleMar 13, 2020

Tech

DeFi Leader MakerDAO Weighs Emergency Shutdown Following ETH Price Drop

A large drop in the price of ether is testing the feasibility of Ethereum's entire system of lending and borrowing.

By Brady Dale, William FoxleyMar 12, 2020

PRECARIOUS: If MakerDAO were to shut down, the crypto market would be flooded with some 2.4 million ETH even as the asset’s value plummets amid broader market turmoil. (Credit: Shutterstock)

Tech

In Defense of Blockchain Voting

Recent election tech foul-ups have people scrambling for paper ballots. But they're not really the future of voting, says Intercoin's Greg Magarshak.

By Greg MagarshakMar 12, 2020

Finance

Asset Ratings Giant Morningstar Takes First Plunge Into Blockchain Securities

As part of a $39.7 million investment in FAT Brands, DBRS Morningstar has for the first time rated securities issued on a blockchain.

By Daniel PalmerMar 9, 2020

Markets

Bitcoin’s Price Steady Over $9,000 as Sentiment Stays Positive

Bitcoin’s return above the $9,000 mark may have been driven by some of the same forces causing a rally in bonds – a desire for respite from a coronavirus-plagued markets.

By Daniel CawreyMar 6, 2020

Tech

Ethereum's ProgPoW Call Features Frustration but Little Progress

The controversial proposed change to Ethereum’s mining algorithm failed to change status after meeting resistance during Friday’s core developers call.

By William FoxleyMar 6, 2020