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.

Ethereum News

Markets

2017 to Today: Ethereum Predictions Are Aging (But Not Well)

Enthusiasm for ethereum continues to wane just as bitcoin sentiment begins to shine brighter.

By Alex SunnarborgOct 10, 2018

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Markets

Blockchain Finance Startup Clearmatics Raises $12 Million in New Funding

Blockchain finance firm Clearmatics has closed a $12-million Series A funding round led by Route 66 Ventures.

By Ian AllisonOct 10, 2018

Funds

Markets

VOIP Pioneer Says New Startup Is Paying Users Interest on Millions in Crypto

Led by Alex Mashinsky, crypto lending startup Celsius says it's paying thousands of users interest for depositing bitcoin and ether in its wallet app.

By Leigh CuenOct 5, 2018

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Markets

Crypto Prediction Market Augur Is Gearing Up for Its First Major Upgrade

Can a "faster, better, cheaper" Augur attract the user base it needs in order to succeed?

By David FloydOct 5, 2018

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Markets

A Multi-Million Dollar Bet Ethereum's Proof-of-Stake Isn't Coming Soon

One of the top crypto ASIC chip makers is betting big ethereum's biggest plans might not come to pass.

By Rachel-Rose O'LearyOct 4, 2018

mainframe, database

Markets

Testing for Ethereum's Upcoming Hard Fork Is Being Delayed

Ethereum core developers announced a delay in plans to launch Constantinople, ethereum's upcoming system-wide upgrade, on the test network.

By Christine KimOct 4, 2018

gold, ethereum, coin

Markets

Ether's Two-Week Price Uptrend Looks Set to Continue

Ether, the second largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization, has staved off a bearish move and may be looking at further gains.

By Sebastian SinclairOct 4, 2018

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Markets

Melonport Co-Founder Joins the Decentralized Crypto Exchange Race

Melonport co-founder Reto Trinkler is joining an increasingly crowded field with the launch of Agora Trade, a decentralized crypto exchange.

By Anna BaydakovaOct 4, 2018

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Markets

Two of Blockchain's Biggest Consortiums Just Joined Forces

The Hyperledger Project and the Enterprise Ethereum Alliance (EEA) have agreed to collaborate on bringing common standards to the blockchain space.

By Ian AllisonOct 1, 2018

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Markets

Ethereum Startup Parity Adds Casper Code to Custom Blockchain Toolbox

Parity Technologies has added an early version of ethereum's hotly anticipated Casper code change to its blockchain development platform, Substrate.

By Rachel-Rose O'LearyOct 1, 2018

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