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

An Australian University Is Giving Out Ether to Students

The University of New South Wales' consumer loyalty research effort will pay students in ether for making purchases at on-campus retailers.

By Stan HigginsOct 16, 2017

UNSW

Markets

Ethereum's Gavin Wood Is Calling for More 'Conservative' Hard Forks

One of the founders of ethereum is calling for the network to learn its lesson from Monday's fork, arguing better upgrade processes are needed.

By Pete RizzoOct 16, 2017

parity, wood

Markets

JPMorgan Launches Interbank Payments Platform on Quorum Blockchain

JPMorgan Chase is backing a new blockchain-based platform for interbank payments, the firm announced today.

By Stan HigginsOct 16, 2017

JPM, JPMorgan

Markets

Priced In? Ether Sees Cautious Boost as Blockchain Upgrade Underway

Despite an apparently smooth technical upgrade, the price of ether is flat at press time, continuing to trade in the $350 range.

By Omkar GodboleOct 16, 2017

gear, machine

Markets

Ethereum's Byzantium Hard Fork Is Running Smoothly, Developers Say

Although it's still very early days for ethereum's Byzantium upgrade, developers indicate that the hard fork is running smoothly so far.

By Rachel-Rose O'LearyOct 16, 2017

bearings, metal

Markets

Ethereum Executes Byzantium Blockchain Software Upgrade

Ethereum's Byzantium upgrade has just executed by way of a hard fork at block number 4,370,000.

By Rachel-Rose O'LearyOct 16, 2017

yellow tiles

Markets

Hours to Go: How to Watch Ethereum's Fork as It Happens

Hard forks have become a kind of spectator sport in the cryptocurrency community. Here's how to watch the latest: ethereum's Byzantium upgrade.

By Alyssa HertigOct 15, 2017

seats, stadium

Markets

Ethereum Developers Find Geth Bug as Hard Fork Nears

Ethereum's Geth has re-released its Byzantium hard fork software after spotting a bug. But low adoption is concerning with the fork so close.

By Rachel-Rose O'LearyOct 14, 2017

Code

Markets

At Last? Parity Releases Revised Software Ahead of Ethereum Hard Fork

One of the main providers of software underlying the ethereum protocol has faced delays with its preparations for an upcoming fork.

By Rachel-Rose O'LearyOct 13, 2017

fire, extinguisher

Markets

Ethereum Startup ConsenSys Hires IBM, Oracle Execs in Expansion Push

Ethereum startup ConsenSys unveiled 20 new hires today, drawn from a range of notable companies working with blockchain.

By Stan HigginsOct 13, 2017

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