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.

Ethereum News

Marchés

Tame the Whales? Developer Nick Johnson Thinks He Can Fix ICOs

A new proposal from Ethereum Foundation developer Nick Johnson takes aim at what some are calling chronic issues with ICOs.

Par Amy Castor1 juil. 2017

whales, happy

Marchés

ICOs, Dumb Money and Ethereum's (Eth)ical Dilemma

Investment strategist Matt Prusak outlines why he predicts a massive correction for ether and the other tokens built on ethereum.

Par Matt Prusak1 juil. 2017

money, trap

Marchés

The $28-Billion Challenge: Can Ethereum Scale to Meet Demand?

A look at ethereum's scaling challenges that showcases how far the platform is from becoming the "world computer" originally envisioned.

Par Alyssa Hertig30 juin 2017

tv, glitch

Marchés

Miners Boost Ethereum's Transaction Capacity With Gas Limit Increase

Ethereum miners are raising the network’s transaction capacity, a move that comes amid criticism about blockchain congestion.

Par Stan Higgins29 juin 2017

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Marchés

Ether Rebounds As Price Rises Back Above $300

The price of ether experienced an uptick on Wednesday after falling below the $300 mark during the day's trading session.

Par Charles Lloyd Bovaird II28 juin 2017

balls, bounce

Technologies

Asus Announces New Graphics Cards Focused on Cryptocurrency Mining

One of the world's largest technology hardware makers has released new graphics cards (GPUs) aimed at the cryptocurrency mining market.

Par Chuan Tian27 juin 2017

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Marchés

Proof-of-Life: Vitalik Buterin Uses Ethereum to Disprove Death Hoax

Ethereum creator Vitalik Buterin was at the center of a debunked story suggesting that he had died this weekend.

Par Stan Higgins26 juin 2017

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Marchés

'Flippening' Flop? As Ethereum's Price Pulls Back, Market Remains Bullish

After weeks of growth, it seems ether's much-hyped 'Flippening' – overtaking bitcoin as the most valuable cryptocurrency – is on hold.

Par Charles Lloyd Bovaird II26 juin 2017

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Marchés

Analyzing Ether: A Bitcoin Investor's Skeptical Take

Miner and investor 'P4man' looks at the altcoin market to see if there is a credible alternative to bitcoin. Can ethereum cut the mustard?

Par P4man24 juin 2017

microscope, science

Marchés

Power to the User: Accenture & Microsoft Are Changing Identity with Ethereum

Centralized ways to prove identity may now have an expiration date, thanks to a new blockchain prototype jointly built by Microsoft and Accenture.

Par Michael del Castillo22 juin 2017

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