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.

Ethereum News

Markets

$1 Billion Valuation May Elude Ethereum Co-Founder’s New Blockchain Polkadot

Polkadot’s bid for unicorn status has hit a snag, with three Chinese funds buying into the token sale at valuations below $1 billion.

By Leigh Cuen, Wolfie ZhaoJun 5, 2019

web3

Markets

Game Creator Lucid Sight Bringing 'Star Trek' to the Blockchain

Blockchain games developer Lucid Sight is teaming up with media firm CBS Interactive to bring "Star Trek" game play and collectibles to ethereum.

By Benedict AlibasaJun 4, 2019

Star trek Enterprise

Markets

The Startup Behind Ethereum's Infamous DAO Has Been Acquired

Blockchains.com steps into the internet of things with the with the acquisition of slock.it

By Daniel KuhnJun 3, 2019

miniature men handshake globe

Markets

EY Open-Sources 'Nightfall' Code for Private Transactions on Ethereum

One of the world's largest consultancy firms has released a new set of protocols for enabling private transactions atop the ethereum blockchain.

By Christine KimMay 31, 2019

Night2

Markets

New Game From 'CryptoKitties' Creator Nets $275K in First-Week Spending

"Cheeze Wizards" is the new crypto game from Dapper Labs, and it's already seeing interest from NFT collectors.

By Leigh CuenMay 30, 2019

Cheeze Wizards Dapper

Tech

How MakerDAO Works: A Video Explainer

An illustrated guide to the decentralized finance (DeFi) lending platform MakerDAO and its tokens, MKR and DAI.

By Bailey Reutzel, Christine Kim, Brady DaleMay 30, 2019

makerdao

Markets

0x Teams With StarkWare to Bring Speed to Decentralized Exchanges

Decentralized exchanges that rely on ethereum could get a huge scalability boost, thanks to a new offering from StarkWare and 0x.

By Leigh CuenMay 27, 2019

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Markets

ConsenSys Launches 'Jobs Kit' to Help Devs Enter the Blockchain Industry

Ethereum development studio ConsenSys has launched a blockchain “job kit” to guide developers wishing to enter the growing blockchain space.

By Yogita KhatriMay 27, 2019

Inside ConsenSys in 2016 (CoinDesk archives)

Markets

Beacon Chain Contracts: A New Way to Deploy Dapps on Ethereum 2.0

A new proposal by founder of ethereum Vitalik Buterin suggests a new paradigm for decentralized application deployment on ethereum 2.0.

By Christine KimMay 26, 2019

Vitalik Buterin at DEVCON 2018

Markets

The Real Discussion About Ethereum's Next Hard Fork Is About to Begin

Ethereum core developers have discussed a list of 29 proposed code changes to be included in ethereum's next system-wide upgrade, Istanbul.

By Christine KimMay 25, 2019

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