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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Ethereum Summit Attendees Commit to Governance Plan

Several stakeholders in the ethereum community have pledged support for a governance plan produced by attendees of the EIP:0 Summit.

By Wolfie ZhaoMay 10, 2018

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Messaging Giant WeChat Suspends Third-Party Blockchain App

China's social messaging giant WeChat has halted a third-party blockchain mini-tool running inside the application, citing a violation of rules.

By Wolfie ZhaoMay 9, 2018

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The First Version of Ethereum's Casper Upgrade Has Been Published

Posts on GitHub and Reddit suggest that momentum is building behind he change to ethereum's protocol.

By David FloydMay 8, 2018

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A Chain of Its Own: Mobile App Kik to Fork Stellar for Fee-Free Blockchain

Kik has decided that fees just won't work for its crypto token mission and has decided to fork stellar to create its own blockchain.

By Brady DaleMay 8, 2018

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The Economics of Ethereum’s Coming Consensus Change Are Taking Shape

Ethereum creator Vitalik Buterin has issued new details on his vision for proof-of-stake, ethereum's coming consensus change.

By Rachel-Rose O'LearyMay 8, 2018

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NBA Superstar Steph Curry Is Now the First Celebrity CryptoKitty

NBA star Stephen Curry is launching the first celebrity-branded CryptoKitty, with two more on the way.

By Nikhilesh DeMay 7, 2018

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Meetup's Crypto Secret? Scams Are Running Rampant

Long-running groups using the popular social network are finding that separating education from financial advice isn't as easy as it sounds.

By Leigh CuenMay 6, 2018

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Kasireddy: Fund Recovery Ethereum's 'Defining Moment'

Developer Preethi Kasireddy believes what the ethereum community decides to do in terms of fund recovery will be the network's "defining moment."

By Rachel-Rose O'LearyMay 5, 2018

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When Not If: For Ethereum Believers, Scaling Is Just a Matter of Time

An ethereum conference in Canada this week showcased the depth and variety of projects seeking to scale the world's second largest blockchain.

By Rachel-Rose O'LearyMay 4, 2018

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$750: Ether's Price Hits Highest Level Since Early March

Ether has defied regulatory concerns to regain highs from early March.

By David FloydMay 3, 2018

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