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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'500 Transactions a Second': Vitalik Says Zk-Snarks Could Scale Ethereum

A form of cryptography pioneered by zcash might help scale ethereum "by a huge amount," says founder Vitalik Buterin.

By Rachel-Rose O'LearySep 24, 2018

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Markets

When Blockchains Go Down: Why Crypto Outages Are on the Rise

It used to be that downtime was unheard of on blockchain networks. As new protocols and new trade-offs emerge, that’s no longer the case.

By David FloydSep 23, 2018

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Markets

Momentum Is Building to Block Big Miners from Ethereum's Blockchain

Several ethereum miners and developers have come forward in the hope of halting ASICs from effectively operating on the ethereum network.

By Christine KimSep 22, 2018

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Markets

'Turbo Geth' Seeks to Scale Ethereum – And It's Already in Beta

Instead of tackling ethereum's transaction costs, developer Alexey Akhunov focused on the blockchain's state, and the software is ready.

By Rachel-Rose O'LearySep 21, 2018

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Markets

Enigma Delays Release of 'Discovery' Protocol on Ethereum Mainnet

The next stage in the privacy protocol's roadmap will no longer occur in Q3, according to the company.

By David FloydSep 20, 2018

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R3's Hearn and Brown Say Enterprise Blockchain's Day of Reckoning Is Here

Bitcoin apostate Mike Hearn and his R3 colleague Richard Gendal Brown view the enterprise blockchain game as, if not quite zero-sum, something close.

By Ian AllisonSep 19, 2018

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Markets

This DEX Is Enabling Merchant Payments in Any Ethereum Token

Kyber Network is adapting the liquidity tool it uses within its decentralized exchange to allow businesses to accept payments in any ethereum token.

By Rachel-Rose O'LearySep 18, 2018

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Markets

Ether Just Erased Half of Last Week's 35% Rally

The world's second-largest cryptocurrency, ether (ETH), erased half of last week's rally today amid a broader market sell-off.

By Sam OuimetSep 17, 2018

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Markets

Ethereum Dapp Bancor Is Expanding to EOS for Fast, Free Transactions

Bancor has announced plans to launch on EOS, expanding its decentralized token exchange protocol to a second blockchain.

By David FloydSep 17, 2018

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Markets

Gas Ain't Gold: Why Ether's Price Could Tank Even If Ethereum Succeeds

Even if ethereum succeeds as a smart contracts platform, its cryptocurrency might still fail as a long-term store of value, writes Michael J. Casey.

By Michael J. CaseySep 17, 2018

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