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

Employees Say Startup Civil Hyped Crypto Returns, But Failed to Pay

Civil was supposed to create a more transparent and democratic model for journalism, but so far, journalists working on its platform have yet to receive all of the compensation they say they were promised when hired.

By Leigh CuenNov 26, 2018

Markets

SpankChain Has Paid Camgirls $70,000 Worth of Crypto in 6 Months

Since raising $6 million in a 2017 ICO, porn startup SpankChain has differentiated itself by actually delivering a crypto-powered platform with users.

By Leigh CuenNov 26, 2018

Markets

Amber Baldet: Don’t Force Public Blockchains ‘Down Enterprises’ Throats’

Until there are well-designed privacy features for enterprise applications on public chains, it's premature for firms to use them, says Amber Baldet.

By Ian AllisonNov 25, 2018

Tech

Ethereum Developers Are Quietly Planning an Accelerated Tech Roadmap

Internal documents show that ethereum developers are privately planning strategies to more aggressively advance the world's third-largest blockchain.

By Rachel-Rose O'LearyNov 23, 2018

Markets

Swiss Railway Tests Blockchain Identities for Workplace Safety Boost

Swiss Federal Railways has trialed a blockchain-based credentials management system for construction workers.

By Anna BaydakovaNov 22, 2018

Tech

There Is No 'Bitcoin': What the SEC Doesn't Get About Cryptocurrency

The SEC would like to establish jurisdiction over crypto assets but this is only appropriate where there are legally enforceable contracts between legal entities, argues Edan Yago.

By Edan YagoNov 22, 2018