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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Meet Alternateth: A 'Friendly Fork' of the Ethereum Blockchain

One community member holds plans to execute a "friendly fork" of the ethereum blockchain in two months time.

Por Christine Kim21 jun 2019

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Internet Security Provider Cloudflare Announces an Ethereum Gateway

The gateway is part of Cloudflare's ongoing effort to bring more users to the decentralized Internet and "break down the barriers created by a select group of powerful companies."

Por Daniel Kuhn19 jun 2019

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'Phase Zero' of a New Ethereum Blockchain Could Go Live Next January

Ethereum may begin transitioning to its next-generation, proof-of-stake blockchain model at the beginning of next year – pending more tests, that is.

Por Christine Kim19 jun 2019

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Two Startups Are Partnering to Enable Amazon Purchases with Ethereum

Two blockchain-focused startups are teaming up to enable Amazon purchases with ethereum via an app-like browser extension.

Por Daniel Palmer14 jun 2019

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Marketing Chief Amanda Gutterman Is Latest Exec to Leave ConsenSys

CMO Amanda Gutterman is the third executive departure from ConsenSys since early May.

Por Leigh Cuen13 jun 2019

Amanda Gutterman, CMO at ConsenSys. Photo by Brady Dale for CoinDesk.

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14 Banks, 5 Tokens: Inside Fnality's Expansive Vision for Interbank Blockchains

Fresh off a $63 million fundraise, execs at bank blockchain consortium Fnality shed some light on the often-secretive project's plan to tokenize fiat currency.

Por Ian Allison13 jun 2019