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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ConsenSys Picks Latest Blockchain Startups for Accelerator Program

ConsenSys Ventures has selected 10 blockchain startups for the second cohort of its accelerator program Tachyon, launching today.

By Yogita KhatriApr 1, 2019

kavita gupta

Markets

Bitmain's Jihan Wu: ASICs Are Making Ethereum More Decentralized

The Bitmain co-founder says ASIC miners are making blockchains more decentralized and ethereum's ProgPow proposal could still be "ASICable."

By Wolfie ZhaoMar 29, 2019

Wu Jihan

Markets

$5 Million in MakerDAO Loans Have Been Liquidated, But Help Is on the Way

A new tool called CDP Saver is being tested that could soon make MakerDAO loans less risky.

By Christine KimMar 28, 2019

ether, worker

Markets

Louis Vuitton Owner LVMH Is Launching a Blockchain to Track Luxury Goods

LVMH, parent company of Louis Vuitton, is about to launch a blockchain for proving the authenticity of luxury goods, sources say.

By Ian AllisonMar 26, 2019

Louis Vuitton

Markets

The RadicalxChange Movement's Crypto-Cypherpunk Appeal

CoinDesk looks at the appeal of the RadicalxChange movement and its dream of "reinventing institutions to fix problems" such as inequality.

By Christine KimMar 26, 2019

Vitalik Buterin at DEVCON 2018

Markets

ConsenSys Spin-Off BlockApps Inks Deal With Bayer's Monsanto Arm

BlockApps is working with Bayer Crop Science, the agtech giant formerly known as Monsanto, on custom blockchain solutions.

By Leigh CuenMar 22, 2019

chemicals

Markets

Sirin Labs, MyEtherWallet Team Up for Finney Phone Integration

Sirin Labs, developer of the Finney blockchain phone, has teamed up with MyEtherWallet for an integration aimed to benefit both companies.

By Daniel PalmerMar 21, 2019

Finney

Markets

Numerai Token Sale Raises $11 Million From VC Firms Paradigm, Placeholder

Hedge fund and predictions market startup Numerai just closed an $11 million round led by Paradigm and Placeholder.

By Leigh CuenMar 21, 2019

Paradigm co-founder Fred Ehrsam speaks at Token Summit II. (Credit: Brady Dale for CoinDesk)

Markets

How Ethereum Applications Earn A+ Security Ratings

More than 1.2 million ethereum applications have used a little-known security tool from Amberdata to help avoid costly errors from smart contracts.

By Christine KimMar 17, 2019

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Markets

Ethereum's ProgPow Mining Change Approved Again, But Timeline Unclear

Ethereum core developers reaffirmed during a meeting today that mining algorithm change "ProgPoW" would be added to a coming hard fork.

By Christine KimMar 15, 2019

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