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.

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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.

Oleh Omkar Godbole27 Feb 2020, 3.15 p.m. EST

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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.

Oleh Haseeb Qureshi27 Feb 2020, 12.22 p.m. EST

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The 3 Factors Fueling Ether’s 2020 Rally

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

Oleh Omkar Godbole26 Feb 2020, 2.25 p.m. EST

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

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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.

Oleh William Foxley20 Feb 2020, 2.32 p.m. EST

Ethereum founder Vitalik Buterin speaks at ETHDenver 2020.

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$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.

Oleh Brady Dale20 Feb 2020, 12.11 p.m. EST

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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.

Oleh William Foxley19 Feb 2020, 5.50 p.m. EST

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

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Enjin Launches Game Development Platform on Ethereum

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

Oleh Sebastian Sinclair18 Feb 2020, 5.30 a.m. EST

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Derivatives Exchange Deribit Launches Daily Ether Options

The new ETH options will be tradable for just 24 hours before expiry.

Oleh Omkar Godbole17 Feb 2020, 11.00 a.m. EST

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Mind the Gap: Why ETH Price and DeFi Adoption Aren't in Sync

Demand for DeFi lending services built on ethereum shows a pattern of inverse relationship to the price of ETH. When ether prices are falling, the amount of ETH locked in DeFi tends to rise. Most recent data indicate the relationship operates the other way, too.

Oleh Galen Moore16 Feb 2020, 4.20 a.m. EST