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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Crypto Hedge Fund Costs? Invest $100k and Here's How Much You'd Pay

CoinDesk takes a look at cryptocurrency hedge funds, exploring how their terms and conditions might impact your capital.

Ni Ash BenningtonSet 28, 2017

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Morgan Stanley CEO: Bitcoin Is 'More Than Just A Fad'

Morgan Stanley CEO James Gorman thinks that bitcoin is more than a "fad," according to new statements.

Ni Stan HigginsSet 27, 2017

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Ether Prices Climb Above $300 to Break Two-Week Lull

Ether prices have climbed back above the $300 level for the first time in more than two weeks.

Ni Stan HigginsSet 27, 2017

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Ethereum Founder Vitalik Buterin Co-Authors Plan for Interactive ICO Protocol

A new white paper, co-authored by ethereum founder Vitalik Buterin, seeks to tackle challenges in the fast-moving market for initial coin offerings.

Ni Rachel-Rose O'LearySet 26, 2017

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Like It or Not: Public Companies Are Feeling the Crypto Mining Boom

Public companies like AMD and Nvidia are benefiting from a surge in cryptocurrency mining, but analysts say they may not be ready to commit long-term.

Ni Aaron StanleySet 26, 2017

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Miner Argument Continues Over Ethereum's Byzantium Economics

The question of how ethereum is incentivizing miners is developing ahead of an expected hard fork on the platform this month.

Ni Rachel-Rose O'LearySet 25, 2017

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Neo ICO Token Wins Traders as China Worries Fade

A popular ICO token launched in China is showing signs of recovery, weeks after the country took moves to limit similar domestic activities.

Ni Omkar GodboleSet 25, 2017

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Better in Byzantium? Ethereum Takes Baby Steps Toward a Privacy Boost

The upcoming "Byzantium" hard fork of ethereum will usher in new cryptographic procedures that should eventually pave the way for increased privacy.

Ni Rachel-Rose O'LearySet 23, 2017

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Ethereum's Byzantium Hard Fork Postponed For Further Testing

The planned roll-out date for ethereum's "Byzantium" network upgrade is being postponed to October 17.

Ni Rachel-Rose O'LearySet 22, 2017

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Raiden ICO: Ethereum Scaling Solution to Launch Publicly Traded Token

Ethereum's answer to bitcoin's Lightning Network will have one notable difference – a publicly traded token to be sold in a Dutch auction in October.

Ni Alyssa HertigSet 22, 2017

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