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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Tech

Ethereum's 'Bazaar' Development Model Will Pay Off in 2020

2020 is Ethereum 2.0’s year of delivery. We just have to trust in the community's unusual model of development, says ConsenSys's Eth2 adviser.

By Ben EdgingtonDec 27, 2019, 7:00 a.m. ET

Markets

Ethereum Network Draws Developer Ire After Scheduling New Year's Day Upgrade

The organization behind ether, the world's second-largest cryptocurrency, is drawing criticism from developers after scheduling an upgrade on New Year's Day – a work holiday in most countries.

By Bradley KeounDec 23, 2019, 1:03 p.m. ET

Markets

Into the Ether: Majority of All ETH Wallets Now 'Out-of-the-Money'

Ether is down significantly from record highs and the majority of its holders are losing money on their investments.

By Omkar GodboleDec 23, 2019, 10:24 a.m. ET

The price of ether, August 2015 to December 2019.

Tech

3 Under-the-Radar Product Trends for 2020

Here's what 1confirmation partner Richard Chen is expecting to pop in the new year.

By Richard ChenDec 21, 2019, 10:00 a.m. ET

Tech

Meet the Decentralized Fashion House Bringing Overpriced T-Shirts to Ethereum

Saint Fame, a decentralized autonomous organization (DAO), is part fashion house, part ethereum subculture.

By Brady DaleDec 20, 2019, 4:00 a.m. ET

Finance

Tradeshift Says It's Slashed Cross-Border Transaction Costs Using Ethereum

Supply chain fintech startup Tradeshift, which boasts two million firms on its platform, says it's slashed the cost of cross-border transactions between buyers and suppliers using the public ethereum blockchain.

By Ian AllisonDec 18, 2019, 9:00 a.m. ET