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.

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Shifting and Changing: Ethereum's Casper Code Takes Shape

A key component of ethereum's future vision is taking shape, with the project's two lead developers trading theories on its design.

By Rachel-Rose O'LearyNov 3, 2017

spooky, devcon

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Smarter Bug Bounties? Hydra Codes Creative Solution for Ethereum Theft

A new smart contracts project uses the technology in a novel way that aims to stop illicit actors from stealing ethereum funds.

By Rachel-Rose O'LearyNov 2, 2017

daian, cornell

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Ethereum Storage Network Swarm Enters Next Test Phase

Ethereum's decentralized storage branch, Swarm, announced its third proof-of-concept to test the privacy and scalability of the project.

By Rachel-Rose O'LearyNov 2, 2017

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Ethereum Wallet Status Pledges $1 Million for New Bug Bounty Program

Ethereum mobile wallet startup Status announced a hardware wallet and bug bounty program during the Devcon3 conference today.

By Rachel-Rose O'LearyNov 2, 2017

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Ex-Credit Suisse Exec to Launch ICO for Luxury Good Platform

A former executive for Credit Suisse is preparing to launch an initial coin offering (ICO) for a new ethereum-based startup.

By Brady DaleNov 2, 2017

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'A Modest Proposal': Vitalik Unveils Multi-Year Vision for Ethereum

The 23-year-old creator of the world's second most valuable blockchain outlined a new vision for the network at a conference on Wednesday.

By Alyssa HertigNov 2, 2017

vitalik, buterin

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ZoKrates Seeks to Bring Best of Zcash to Ethereum with Devcon Debut

A new programming language, debuted at Devcon Tuesday, promises to boost levels of privacy to the ethereum blockchain.

By Rachel-Rose O'LearyNov 1, 2017

paper, shred

Markets

Survey: Younger Americans More Interested in Cryptocurrencies, ICOs

A new survey released today found that 31.6 percent of Americans have heard of ethereum, while only 22.1 percent have have heard of ripple.

By Nikhilesh DeOct 31, 2017

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Devcon3 Preview: 6 Talks to Watch At Ethereum's Developer Summit

Can't make it to ethereum's annual Devcon summit? Catch the livestream and tune in for CoinDesk's six talks to watch.

By Alyssa HertigOct 31, 2017

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Markets

Show of Force: Ethereum Gears Up for Devcon3 Developer Conference

With hurdles still to overcome, ethereum is out to prove itself at its annual developer event Devcon3, which kicks off next Wednesday.

By Alyssa HertigOct 30, 2017

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