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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Ethereum News

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Moral Food: A Fish's Trek From 'Bait to Plate' on the Ethereum Blockchain

During Ethereal Summit, attendees were invited to track the tuna in their sushi from start to finish through the use of the ethereum blockchain.

By Alyssa HertigMay 13, 2018

sushi, ethereum

Markets

Losing the Hoodie: Crypto Fashion Gets Loud and Proud In New York

At ConsenSys' Ethereal Summit, the standard crypto garb was offset by some real fashionistas, promoting the idea of individuality over being subdued.

By Bailey ReutzelMay 13, 2018

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A Daily Show Comedian Showed Up to Roast an Ethereum Conference

"No one knows what the !@#$ is going on."

By Alyssa HertigMay 12, 2018

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Markets

'Internet of Blockchains' Project Polkadot to Launch First Proof-of-Concept

Parity Technologies and Web3 Foundation will soon launch the first proof-of-concept of their blockchain interoperability protocol, Polkadot.

By Annaliese MilanoMay 12, 2018

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Markets

Ethereum Futures Go Live on UK Trading Platform

Crypto trading platform Crypto Facilities, which helps the CME Group provide bitcoin futures contracts, will be launching ethereum futures today.

By Nikhilesh DeMay 11, 2018

ether

Markets

JP Morgan's New DLT Lead: We're Not Done With Blockchain Innovation

Christine Moy, Amber Baldet's successor at JPMorgan, shares her thoughts on the future of enterprise DLT and the role of public blockchain networks.

By Ian AllisonMay 10, 2018

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Markets

Ethereum Summit Attendees Commit to Governance Plan

Several stakeholders in the ethereum community have pledged support for a governance plan produced by attendees of the EIP:0 Summit.

By Wolfie ZhaoMay 10, 2018

ethereum

Markets

Messaging Giant WeChat Suspends Third-Party Blockchain App

China's social messaging giant WeChat has halted a third-party blockchain mini-tool running inside the application, citing a violation of rules. 

By Wolfie ZhaoMay 9, 2018

wechat

Markets

The First Version of Ethereum's Casper Upgrade Has Been Published

Posts on GitHub and Reddit suggest that momentum is building behind he change to ethereum's protocol.

By David FloydMay 8, 2018

code

Markets

A Chain of Its Own: Mobile App Kik to Fork Stellar for Fee-Free Blockchain

Kik has decided that fees just won't work for its crypto token mission and has decided to fork stellar to create its own blockchain.

By Brady DaleMay 8, 2018

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