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

Ethereum Devs Propose Activating Constantinople Hard Fork in Late February

After a security vulnerability was found in ethereum's next system-wide upgrade just days prior to activation, core developers now hope to execute the upgrade at the end of February.

By Christine KimJan 18, 2019

Markets

ConsenSys Invests in Two Crypto Startups to Lead VCs Into Ethereum Ecosystem

ConsenSys just invested $1 million in crypto trading platform Coinhouse and an undisclosed amount in privacy-centric browser Tenta. It's part of a broader strategy.

By Leigh CuenJan 17, 2019

Markets

Barclays and Clearmatics Call on Coders to Help Blockchains Talk to Each Other

U.K. bank Barclays and startup Clearmatics will hold a hackathon next month to spur ideas for blockchain interoperability.

By Ian AllisonJan 17, 2019

Markets

Ethereum Clients Release New Software In Wake of Hard Fork Delay

Major ethereum clients are releasing new versions of their software to prevent the now-delayed Constantinople hard fork from triggering.

By Nikhilesh De, Christine KimJan 15, 2019

Markets

Ethereum's Constantinople Upgrade Faces Delay Due to Security Vulnerability

Ethereum's major Constantinople upgrade was delayed after blockchain audit firm ChainSecurity discovered a security issue with one of the changes.

By Christine Kim, Nikhilesh DeJan 15, 2019

Markets

The 'Thirdening' Approaches: How to Watch Ethereum's Fork as It Happens

The world’s third largest blockchain by total value, ethereum, is about to upgrade its code. Here's how you can watch the event live.

By Rachel-Rose O'LearyJan 15, 2019

Markets

Web 3.0's Crypto Winter Mission: Keep Our Heads Above the Hype

Despite the gloomy narratives, 2018 was hugely productive for teams building the decentralized web, says Parity's Jutta Steiner.

By Jutta SteinerJan 12, 2019

Tech

What to Expect When Ethereum's Constantinople Hard Fork Happens

Ethereum's next system-wide upgrade, Constantinople, is expected to go live next week.

By Rachel-Rose O'LearyJan 11, 2019

Tech

Insiders Say ConsenSys Faces a Hurdle to 2019 Rebound: Joe Lubin's Grip

ConsenSys insiders say ethereum co-founder Joe Lubin will need to welcome more stakeholders into the fold for his startups to survive.

By Leigh Cuen, Zack SewardJan 9, 2019

Markets

Decentralized Exchanges: 2019's Key to a Dapp Comeback

A class of dapp that we should all be excited about in the short term is the decentralized exchanges, says 256 Ventures' David Lu.

By David LuJan 9, 2019

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