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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Wanchain's Bridge to the Ethereum Blockchain Is Now Open

Wanchain announced the release of version 2.0 Monday, allowing for cross-chain transactions between its platform and ethereum.

Ni David FloydHul 23, 2018

Merkado

Decentralized Exchanges Aren't Living Up to Their Name – And Data Proves It

"DEX" is a hot buzzword in crypto trading, but the current models actually offer a spectrum of technologies with varying degrees of centralization.

Ni Leigh CuenHul 23, 2018

Merkado

Pharma Scandal Prompts Calls to Put Vaccine Data on a Blockchain

Blockchain technology could help track vaccine data and help avoid safety scandals like the one currently causing uproar in China.

Ni Wolfie ZhaoHul 23, 2018

Merkado

The 'Dark DAO' Threat: Vote Vulnerability Could Undermine Crypto Elections

According to researchers at Cornell, blockchains utilizing on-chain voting – such as EOS and Tezos – are vulnerable to certain vote buying attacks.

Ni Rachel-Rose O'LearyHul 20, 2018

Merkado

Ethereum Scaling Solution Raiden Releases Last Testnet Before Launch

The team behind the Raiden, which creates payment channels to help ethereum scale, has launched the final testnet before the tech goes live.

Ni Rachel-Rose O'LearyHul 19, 2018

Merkado

Ethereum's Most Heated Tech Debate Is Proving It's Far From Over

A resurgence of debate surrounding fund recovery on the ethereum network shows the topic is still as divisive as ever.

Ni Rachel-Rose O'LearyHul 19, 2018

Merkado

These Digital Monsters Live on Ethereum, But They'll Fight on Zilliqa

A popular decentralized game couldn't take ethereum's slow, costly transactions. But it's not leaving the chain behind entirely.

Ni David FloydHul 19, 2018

Merkado

$20K in Crypto: The First Bets on Prediction Market Augur Just Paid Out

A week after going live, the crypto-powered prediction market platform Augur is proving that it really works in the wild.

Ni David FloydHul 19, 2018

Merkado

Bitcoin Trading Volume Is Up 100% From Its Recent Low

Bulls are back with a vengeance as shown by a 100 percent increase in trading volume from just four days ago.

Ni Sam OuimetHul 18, 2018

Merkado

Ethereum Client Removes Graphical Interface in Major Upgrade

Parity, the ethereum software client, has announced some major changes, including the stripping away of its graphical user interface (GUI).

Ni Nikhilesh DeHul 18, 2018

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