Ethereum News

Most Influential in Blockchain 2017 #5: Joe Lubin
Part sheriff? Part outlaw? Either way, Joe Lubin appears right at home in the "Wild West" of cryptocurrencies. The leader of a company that's part ethereum project incubator, part change-the-world commune, Lubin showed no shortage of influence in 2017, launching some of the first successful ethereum tokens and winning over countless enterprises to the platform. If Vitalik envisioned the new world, Joe Lubin just might be colonizing it.

What DAO? Charting Ether's Epic 2017 Price Climb
Ether's price began 2017 below $10, shooting to as high as $800 earlier this month.

2017: The Year Crypto Became a New Asset Class
Crypto assets may have become an asset class in 2017, but that doesn't mean there's work yet to be done to bring the technology to main street.

Privacy on the Blockchain: Where Are We Headed?
Privacy may be an issue with major blockchains today, but 2017 saw innovations by leaps and bounds, argues VC Arianna Simpson.

2017 Was Bitcoin's Year. 2018 Will Be Ethereum's
A long-time bitcoin investor is now staking his claim to a new blockchain network, one he believes will enable more value creation in the long term.

Utility: The Defining Word for Tokens in 2018
A rising token tide may be lifting all boats, but when the water line lowers, utility will likely be their key defense.

Poof, Your Money's Gone: Building for Blockchain Users
MyEtherWallet founder Taylor Monahan knows a thing or two about blockchain users, arguing they're not ready for the early blockchain tools of today.

Decentralized Token Exchange Radar Relay Raises $3 Million
The team behind Radar Relay, a decentralized token exchange built on top of the 0x protocol, has raised $3 million in venture funding.

Blockchain's 2018 Goal? Human Rights Over Financial Gains
Financial gains may be attracting new entrants, but that's all the more reason to increase the emphasis on blockchain as a means for change.

Bought Your First Bitcoin or Ether? Brace for the Fees
Frustrated by crypto transaction fees? This CoinDesk Explainer gives an overview of why they're necessary for the blockchains being built.

