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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Markets

First Tokenized IPO Launches on National Stock Exchange

The national stock exchange of the Seychelles is today launching the world's first IPO of tokenized shares, utilizing the ethereum blockchain.

By Daniel PalmerSep 10, 2019

Tech

MakerDAO Is Helping 60 Kids in Brazil Learn the Basics of Blockchain

The World Bank is teaming up with MakerDAO to bring blockchain education to Brazilian favelas.

By Leigh CuenSep 9, 2019

Markets

Ethereum to Test Upcoming Istanbul Hard Fork in Early October

In a call Friday, ethereum developers picked a block height for the testnet launch of the Istanbul system-wide upgrade. It's expected for Oct. 2.

By Christine KimSep 6, 2019

Markets

Ethereum Co-Founder Anthony Di Iorio Steps Down as Decentral CEO

The Canadian startup behind Jaxx crypto wallet is struggling to find a reliable revenue model.

By Leigh CuenSep 3, 2019

Markets

Telegram's Blockchain Will Be Compatible With Ethereum: Source

Telegram's new blockchain project will be able to support dapps built for ethereum, says TON Labs CEO Alexander Filatov.

By Anna BaydakovaAug 30, 2019

Markets

Crypto Lender Dharma Pivots to Stablecoin Savings Accounts

Dharma is getting out of the lending business, launching its V2 on the Compound protocol and focusing on savings accounts for DAI and USDC.

By Christine KimAug 29, 2019

Markets

Burning Man & Crypto: Common Grounds

Burning Man, the mecca of tech industry parties, offers lessons for the cryptocurrency movement.

By Leigh CuenAug 25, 2019

Markets

In Berlin, A 'DAO Renaissance' Begins

New tools and the rise of DeFi have made decentralized autonomous organizations, or DAOs, newly attractive to ethereum's top developers.

By Christine KimAug 24, 2019

Markets

Ether's Bull Run from December Lows Appears to Have Ended

Prices fell 10.18 percent last week and closed at $194, the first under-$200 weekly close since mid-May.

By Omkar GodboleAug 21, 2019

Markets

Vitalik Buterin: Increasing Transaction Costs Risk Limiting Ethereum Adoption

Buterin said altering verification could lower fees by a factor of 100 per transaction, freeing space for organizations to build on the blockchain.

By William FoxleyAug 21, 2019

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