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

Markets

AMD CEO Sees 'Leveling Off' in Cryptocurrency Mining Demand

Cryptocurrency mining continues to push AMD's revenue higher, but the graphics card manufacturer's CEO believes that could level off soon.

By Aaron StanleyOct 25, 2017

Su

Markets

SPECTRE Creators Seek VC Backing for Blockchain-Free Cryptocurrency

A veteran researcher behind two influential papers in the emerging field of crypto-economics is gearing up to launch a new cryptocurrency.

By Pete Rizzo and Rachel Rose O'LearyOct 25, 2017

ghost, balloon, phantom

Markets

Jeff Garzik Startup Bloq to Launch Cross-Blockchain Cryptocurrency

The figure at the center of bitcoin's scaling debate is launching a new cryptocurrency aimed to quell longstanding issues with public blockchains.

By Pete RizzoOct 24, 2017

metronome, time

Markets

Ether Price Hits One-Month Low Below $280

The price of ether hit its lowest point in one month on Monday, falling to $275 despite strong gains observed elsewhere in the cryptocurrency market.

By Omkar GodboleOct 23, 2017

price, markets

Markets

Ether Prices Hold Above $300 as Fork Fears Fade

The price of ether continues to hold steady despite linger uncertainty surrounding a recent software upgrade.

By Omkar GodboleOct 20, 2017

Blocks

Markets

DTCC Milestone: $11 Trillion in Derivatives Gets Closer to the Blockchain

Working through the issues of using ethereum's smart contract language, DTCC and Axoni move $11 trillion worth of derivatives closer to blockchain.

By Michael del CastilloOct 20, 2017

DTCC booth, Sibos

Markets

Blockchain Forks Are All the Rage, But Can They Ever Be Safe?

More and more blockchains may be forking, but developers still don't think they've quite found the best way to execute the upgrade.

By Alyssa HertigOct 19, 2017

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Markets

Enterprise Ethereum Alliance Adds 48 New Members

The Enterprise Ethereum Alliance has added 48 new members, including Hewlett Packard Enterprise.

By Stan HigginsOct 18, 2017

Blocks

Markets

Upgrade Complete? Ethereum's New Software Isn't Quite Stable Yet

Days after the ethereum blockchain underwent a system-wide upgrade, developers have still yet to confirm the software is fully stable.

By Rachel-Rose O'LearyOct 18, 2017

seismograph

Markets

The New Classic? Protesters Are Already Plotting Alternative Ethereums

An Ethereum hard fork wouldn't be complete without a protest movement or two. But what do the latest rebels want?

By Alyssa HertigOct 17, 2017

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