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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Is Your Ether Frozen? Parity Launches Support Website In Wake of Exploit

The multisig wallet provider has created a website where uses can check their ethereum addresses to see if their funds were affected by the exploit.

By Brady Dale

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Markets

Cryptocurrency Market a 'Good Bubble,' Says ConsenSys CEO Joseph Lubin

Ethereum co-founder and ConsenSys CEO Joseph Lubin has said the cryptocurrency market is a bubble, but that it's the "good kind of bubble."

By Sujha Sundararajan

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Markets

CoinDesk's Top 10 Token Traders and Analysts of 2017

Inspired by the notable influencers in the crypto space, CoinDesk has crunched the data to decide the Top 10 Analysts and Token Traders of 2017.

By Nolan Bauerle

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Markets

Ethereum Security Lead: Hard Fork Required to Release Frozen Parity Funds

The security lead for the Ethereum Foundation has said a hard fork will be required to free up funds frozen in a hack yesterday.

By Rachel-Rose O'Leary

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Markets

The DAO Again? Fears, Forks and Finger-Pointing In Parity Exploit Aftermath

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By Alyssa Hertig

chip, fire

Markets

Ethereum Client Bug Freezes User Funds as Fallout Remains Uncertain

An unknown amount of user funds on the ethereum network have been frozen due to a code issue with the Parity wallet software.

By Alyssa Hertig

security, lock

Markets

Ethereum Classic Snaps Slump as Price Hits Eight-Week High

Ethereum classic rose to eight-week high today, thanks in part to keen trading on South Korean exchanges.

By Omkar Godbole

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Markets

Zk-Snarks Everywhere: Ethereum Privacy Tech Hits Tipping Point

New advances in cryptography are propelling privacy on ethereum forward, as evidenced by talks and panels at the project's Devcon conference this week.

By Rachel-Rose O'Leary

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Markets

Trust No One: Ethereum Smart Contract Security Is Advancing

Security is a concern for ethereum as it continues to grow, and many think the best way to stay ahead is to always be on guard.

By Alyssa Hertig

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Markets

Hello Moon: Ethereum Developers Launch Lightweight Dapp Browser

The original ethereum dapp browsers has announced a new update designed to make its technology more user-friendly for developers.

By Rachel-Rose O'Leary

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