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's Vlad Zamfir Claims Milestone In Blockchain Sharding

Ethereum researcher Vlad Zamfir has coded up the base architecture of upcoming scaling solution, sharding.

Door Rachel-Rose O'Leary14 sep 2018, 12:00 a..m.. ET

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Back Over $200 Billion: 3 Reasons Crypto Prices Could Be Heading Higher

The cryptocurrency markets are rallying today with ether leading the pack. But will it last? Three signs give reasons for investors to be hopeful.

Door Sam Ouimet, Omkar Godbole13 sep 2018, 2:35 p..m.. ET

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FOAM Is Live: Decentralized World Map Launches on Ethereum

A project that aims to build a more resilient, reliable GPS using smart contracts is up and running on the ethereum blockchain.

Door David Floyd13 sep 2018, 1:00 p..m.. ET

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A New Line of Powerful ASIC Miners Is Coming to Ethereum

Chen Min, formerly Canaan's chief chip maker, is releasing a line of ethereum ASICs through her new venture, Linzhi.

Door Nikhilesh De13 sep 2018, 12:05 p..m.. ET

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Constantinople Ahead: What You Need to Know About Ethereum's Big Upgrade

Constantinople, ethereum's next system-wide upgrade, is coming soon to a node near you. Here's what it means.

Door Christine Kim13 sep 2018, 8:00 a..m.. ET

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Ether Shorts Hit Another Record High as Price Sinks

Ethereum traders continue to load up on short positions, having pushed the cryptocurrency lower by more than 30 percent in the last seven days.

Door Omkar Godbole12 sep 2018, 12:17 p..m.. ET

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Carbon Becomes Latest Startup to Launch a Dollar-Pegged Stablecoin

Crypto project Carbon has launched its own ethereum-based, dollar-pegged stablecoin dubbed CarbonUSD.

Door Aditi Hudli12 sep 2018, 9:00 a..m.. ET

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Ethereum's ASIC Rebellion Heats Up With New Effort to Brick Big Miners

Miners are discussing whether they can get a hardware change added to remove ASICs from an upcoming ethereum software update.

Door Rachel-Rose O'Leary11 sep 2018, 4:00 a..m.. ET

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The Big Legal Issue Blockchain Developers Rarely Discuss

If blockchain projects seek adoption by enterprises, their open-source license will have a material impact on the rate of adoption, say legal experts.

Door Mark Radcliffe, Victoria Lee8 sep 2018, 6:30 a..m.. ET