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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Dubai Government Taps IBM For City-Wide Blockchain Pilot Push

Dubai has announced new strategic partnerships as part of its quest to put all government documents on blockchains by 2020.

By Pete RizzoMar 14, 2017

dubai, smart dubai

Markets

A Public-Private Ethereum? It Won't Be As Easy As It Sounds

Making private ethereum implementations compatible with the larger public blockchain is a popular concept, but there is much work to be done.

By Alyssa HertigMar 9, 2017

magnet

Markets

Beyond Immutability: Ethereum Classic Maps a Way Forward

Apart from a commitment to immutability, ethereum classic is much like ethereum. Now, though, its supporters favor another pillar of differentiation.

By Alyssa HertigMar 3, 2017

maze

Markets

Ethereum Spam Attacks Are Back – This Time on the Test Network

Following DoS attacks on the ethereum network last year, an attacker has picked an easier target to spam: Ropsten, the ethereum testing network.

By Alyssa HertigMar 2, 2017

helicopter dropping flares

Markets

230 Million: Ethereum Classic Community Backs Limit on Total Tokens

The community around ethereum classic is planning to putting a cap on the total amount of blockchain tokens that will ever be created.

By Stan HigginsMar 1, 2017

Coins

Markets

Disruption Not Included? Ethereum Alliance Shows Blockchain Shift

The founding members of the Ethereum Enterprise Alliance are looking for the best of both worlds – for startups and incumbents.

By Michael del CastilloMar 1, 2017

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Markets

Vitalik Buterin Calls for Collaboration at Enterprise Ethereum Launch

Ethereum creator Vitalik Buterin addressed a crowd today at the launch of a corporate-facing version of the blockchain platform.

By Alyssa HertigFeb 28, 2017

vitalik, ethereum

Markets

'Big Four' Firm EY Begins Blockchain ID Platform Rollout

'Big Four' auditing firm EY has developed a new blockchain identity platform for an Australian client.

By Jonathan KeaneFeb 28, 2017

identity, data

Markets

Big Corporates Unite for Launch of Enterprise Ethereum Alliance

JP Morgan, Microsoft, BP and Wipro are among the global corporations behind the Enterprise Ethereum Alliance, set to be unveiled today.

By Michael del CastilloFeb 28, 2017

rocket, spaceship

Markets

Monax to Bring Ethereum Tech to Hyperledger Blockchain Group

Monax has joined Hyperledger and proposed what would be the consortium's first ever ethereum virtual machine.

By Michael del CastilloFeb 27, 2017

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