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

More Staff Cuts Are Coming at Ethereum Studio ConsenSys

ConsenSys 'spokes' are being offered the option to seek outside funding or accept severance packages, sources tell CoinDesk.

By Zack Seward, Brady DaleDec 20, 2018

Markets

Ethereum Startup Parity Launches DIY Blockchain Tool Substrate

Parity Technologies has launched a beta version of Substrate, a tool that lets users create custom blockchains for decentralized applications.

By Yogita KhatriDec 20, 2018

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The Herd and the HODLers: Recovering from Crypto's Two-Year False Start

Cryptocurrency industry observer David Nage thinks we're in the Friendster/Myspace error of blockchain, but that Facebook isn't too far away.

Ni David NageDis 19, 2018

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MultiChain Releases 2.0 Beta, Adds SAP and HCL as Partners

Enterprise blockchain framework MultiChain is beefing up its partner list as it starts to roll out the next version of its software.

Ni Ian AllisonDis 19, 2018

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Vitalik Just Gave $300K in Crypto to Three Ethereum Startups

Vitalik Buterin just donated $300,000 in ether to three ethereum 2.0 startups in response to a Twitter thread.

Ni Yogita KhatriDis 19, 2018

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Crypto Is Far From Dead, as These Scaling Projects Show

Far from seeing the death of crypto, we may be entering its most exciting phase, argues Michael J. Casey.

Ni Michael J. CaseyDis 18, 2018

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This Brazilian Bank Is Using Ethereum to Issue a Stablecoin

The Brazilian National Social Development Bank is to pilot a stablecoin based on ethereum to combat corruption.

Ni Leigh CuenDis 17, 2018

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Ethereum Chat Startup Status Lays Off 25% of Staff

Citing the crypto bear market, Status.IM has laid off 25 staffers and asked remaining employees to take a pay cut.

Ni Nikhilesh DeDis 14, 2018

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A Built-In Ethereum Wallet Just Got Added to Opera's Browser

Opera has announced the public release of its "Web 3-ready" Android web browser featuring an ethereum wallet.

Ni Daniel PalmerDis 13, 2018

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Ethereum's Geth Software Upgrades Ahead of January Hard Fork

Geth has locked ethereum's upcoming Constantinople hard fork into its latest code release.

Ni Nikhilesh DeDis 12, 2018

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