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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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

fork, plate

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

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