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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Finance

Chrysler Building Owner Sells Stake in Zurich Property for ERC-20 Tokens and Cash

Property firm RFR Holdings accepted a 20 percent stake of the purchasing price in digital securities based on ethereum tech.

By Paddy BakerJan 16, 2020

Bahnhofstrasse, Zurich. Credit: Shutterstock

Markets

NBA Team Auctioning Basketball Star's Jersey on Ethereum Blockchain

The Sacramento Kings plan to auction off Buddy Hield’s jersey from Wednesday’s game against the Dallas Mavericks using an ethereum-based platform built by ConsenSys.

By Nikhilesh DeJan 15, 2020

Tech

JPMorgan Veterans' Kadena Launches Public Blockchain, Integrates Wallet to Cosmos Network

Kadena, a startup spun out of JPMorgan’s blockchain center, has taken a step toward its vision of creating interoperable, scalable public blockchains with a full launch Wednesday.

By David Pan, Danny NelsonJan 15, 2020

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Tech

Enterprise Ethereum Alliance Launches Testing Ground for Blockchain Interoperability

The EEA is launching testnet to iron out interoperability issues between commercial ethereum projects.

By Ian AllisonJan 15, 2020

Markets

Traders Turn to DeFi to Capitalize on Tuesday's Crypto Market Spike

Decentralized finance (DeFi) applications are popping off Tuesday, and the ETH price spike isn't the whole story.

By Brady DaleJan 14, 2020

Tech

Muir Glacier: Ethereum Hard Forks for Second Time in One Month

With the mining of block 9,200,000, ethereum's Muir Glacier upgrade has been implemented. The block was mined today at 8:30 UTC.

By William FoxleyJan 2, 2020

Tech

Ethereum's 'Bazaar' Development Model Will Pay Off in 2020

2020 is Ethereum 2.0’s year of delivery. We just have to trust in the community's unusual model of development, says ConsenSys's Eth2 adviser.

By Ben EdgingtonDec 27, 2019

Markets

Ethereum Network Draws Developer Ire After Scheduling New Year's Day Upgrade

The organization behind ether, the world's second-largest cryptocurrency, is drawing criticism from developers after scheduling an upgrade on New Year's Day – a work holiday in most countries.

By Bradley KeounDec 23, 2019