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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RBC Report: Crypto and Blockchain Could Unlock $10 Trillion Market

A new report by a Royal Bank of Canada analyst outlines potential use cases for blockchain technologies while predicting a $10 trillion industry.

Door Aaron Stanley3 jan 2018

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RSK Beta Brings Ethereum-Style Smart Contracts Closer to Bitcoin

RSK, a much-anticipated project designed to boost bitcoin's functionality, took a step toward becoming real Tuesday with a beta launch.

Door Alyssa Hertig3 jan 2018

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Cats Went Crypto First, Now It's Time for Consumers

CryptoKitties may have been the breakout blockchain game of 2017 – but it's just the beginning according to one of the viral sensation's creators.

Door Arthur Camara3 jan 2018

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Ethereum Foundation Announces Millions in Grants for Scaling Research

Ethereum creator Vitalik Buterin has announced two new subsidy programs. Teams can now apply to work on scaling proposals for the blockchain network.

Door Nikhilesh De2 jan 2018

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Over $900: Ether Starts 2018 at All-Time Price High

The native token of the ethereum platform, ether, hit an all-time high of over $900 this morning.

Door Daniel Palmer2 jan 2018

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Video: Joe Lubin on Building One of Blockchain's Biggest Startups

The impact of blockchain may be in the future, but entrepreneur and investor Joe Lubin is blazing a path today. Here's his take on the industry today.

Door CoinDesk1 jan 2018

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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.

Door Michael del Castillo31 dec 2017