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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Vitalik Reveals New Idea for Plasma Scaling On Ethereum

Vitalik Buterin discussed a new idea Friday for a scaling solution that envisions how the capabilities of the ethereum blockchain might be expanded.

By Rachel-Rose O'LearyMar 9, 2018

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Progress Slows On Once-Hot Ethereum Privacy Projects

The promise of private ethereum smart contracts remains undiminished, though a conference this week showcased that challenges that persisting today.

By Rachel-Rose O'LearyMar 9, 2018

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Ethereum Foundation Awards Millions In New Grant Funding

The non-profit dedicated to advancing ethereum has awarded $2.5 million in grant funding to various projects looking to improve the ecosystem.

By Nikhilesh DeMar 8, 2018

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Ether Price Hits One-Month Low and Could Test $700

Ether, the native cryptocurrency of the ethereum network, has fallen to the lowest level for four weeks.

By Omkar GodboleMar 7, 2018

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Comcast Makes First Big Bet on a Multi-Blockchain Future

The venture capital arm of the $170 billion telecoms firm has made its first blockchain investment, one aimed at accelerating enterprise adoption.

By Michael del CastilloMar 7, 2018

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Fujitsu Touts New Tech to Detect Ethereum Smart Contract Bugs

Japanese IT giant Fujitsu has revealed a new technology that it says could help to mitigate problems with ethereum's smart contracts.

By Wolfie ZhaoMar 7, 2018

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Major Blockchains Are Pretty Much Still Centralized, Research Finds

Researchers wade into the centralization debate, setting out data analysis they think could help shed light on the issue.

By Alyssa HertigMar 5, 2018

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Vulnerable? Ethereum's Casper Tech Takes Criticism at Curacao Event

A top computer science researcher took aim at one of ethereum's biggest expected future upgrades Friday calling it "fundamentally vulnerable."

By Alyssa HertigMar 2, 2018

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Ethereum's Raiden Network Has New Scaling Competiton

Competition is heating up in the ethereum ecosystem, now that scaling project Liquidity.Network has launched in test mode.

By Alyssa HertigMar 2, 2018

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No Blockchain Is an Island

Blockchain governance is shaped by much more than protocol rules: the underlying internet rails, social norms, markets and laws all have an influence.

By Primavera De FilippiFeb 28, 2018