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

Finance

Microsoft, EY and ConsenSys Tout New Way for Big Biz to Use Public Ethereum

A trio of heavy hitters has come up with a new way of using the Ethereum mainnet to connect firms’ internal systems for resource planning.

By Ian Allison

Credit: Shutterstock

Finance

NBA Player Spencer Dinwiddie Taps Broker-Dealer in Push to Tokenize Sports Contracts

The move follows a three-month tussle with the NBA, which initially claimed it represented a league violation.

By Paddy Baker

Credit: Shutterstock

Tech

Ethereum's DAOs Continue to Gain Momentum

Ethereum’s largest hackathon in North America, ETHDenver, showcased DAOs for event management and more.

By William Foxley

Vitalik Buterin speaks with Jeff Roberts at ETHDenver 2020. (Credit: Will Foxley for CoinDesk)

Markets

Ether Futures Volume on FTX Hit Record Highs

Antigua-based crypto derivatives exchange FTX saw record volumes in ether futures on Wednesday amid a sell-off in the cryptocurrency’s price.

By Omkar Godbole

FTX volume

Tech

The DeFi 'Flash Loan' Attack That Changed Everything

Flash loan attacks are here to stay and are likely to get more serious. DeFi needs to adapt, says a leading crypto VC.

By Haseeb Qureshi

Supermassive Black Hole, By ESA/Hubble

Markets

The 3 Factors Fueling Ether’s 2020 Rally

Several factors could explain ether’s spectacular gains and determine whether they will continue.

By Omkar Godbole

Ether prices, Jan. 1, 2020 to Feb. 26, 2020.

Tech

WATCH: Vitalik Buterin Explains the New Tech Behind Eth 2.0

Where do things stand with the tech overhaul of the world’s second-largest blockchain? We asked Vitalik at ETHDenver.

By William Foxley

Ethereum founder Vitalik Buterin speaks at ETHDenver 2020.

Tech

$100K in Early Prizes Looks to Lure the NFT-Curious to Decentraland

Decentraland opened for gameplay today, delivering on promises of bringing an NFT-based "metaverse" to ethereum.

By Brady Dale

A look at Decentraland's Vegas Plaza.

Tech

Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About the DeFi 'Flash Loan' Attack

Here's a plain-English breakdown of the bZx attacks and their broader implications for the budding DeFi markets.

By William Foxley

As the name implies, flash loans are paid back quickly – in the same transaction in which they are taken out. (Image via NASA)

Tech

Enjin Launches Game Development Platform on Ethereum

The Enjin Platform allows devs to integrate crypto tokens into apps and games.

By Sebastian Sinclair

Game image courtesy of Enjin
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