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.

DISCLOSURE: This text was written with the assistance of AI, then reviewed by a person.

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New Ideas Energize Ethereum Though True Signaling Solution Still Elusive

At an invitation-only meeting in Toronto, ethereum developers and companies met to discuss how best to alter the platform given its variety of users.

By Rachel-Rose O'LearyMay 3, 2018

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Inclusive Insurance? Businesses See Blockchain As Change-Enabler

A perfect storm of new tech including blockchain, the internet of things and big data analytics is changing the outlook for microinsurance.

By Ian AllisonMay 3, 2018

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Enterprise Ethereum Alliance Is Back – And It's Got a Roadmap to Prove It

Nearly 18 months since forming, the Enterprise Ethereum Alliance has published a guide to the building blocks that will make up its open standards.

By Ian AllisonMay 2, 2018

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Historic Korean Peace Declaration Recorded on Ethereum Blockchain

The historic moment when the leaders of South and North Korea agreed to end decades of hostility has been recorded on the ethereum blockchain

By Wolfie ZhaoMay 2, 2018

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I Would Short Ether Before Bitcoin, Says Citron's Andrew Left

Notable short-seller Andrew Left took aim at the world's second-largest cryptocurrency in a new interview.

By David FloydMay 2, 2018

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Vitalik Releases Partial Proof-of-Concept for Ethereum 'Sharding' Tech

Ethereum founder Vitalik Buterin posted the proof-of-concept for adding sharding to ethereum's current mainnet.

By Nikhilesh De, May 1, 2018

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Google Co-Founder Highlights Crypto Mining Impact

The search giant's founder commented on the impact ether mining has had on the demand for computing power.

By David FloydMay 1, 2018

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Why Ethereum Can't Tell What Its Users Want

In the wake of new growth, developers working on the world's second-largest blockchain are struggling to determine how best to gauge user sentiment.

By Rachel-Rose O'LearyMay 1, 2018

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BBVA Issues $91 Million Loan Using Two Blockchains

Spanish banking giant BBVA has completed a pilot that issued a $91 million corporate loan using two different blockchain technologies.

By Wolfie ZhaoApr 26, 2018

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Parity Says ‘No Intention’ to Split Ethereum Over Fund Recovery

Parity Technologies has said it has no plans to move forward with a code change that would result in an ethereum blockchain split.

By Rachel-Rose O'LearyApr 26, 2018

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