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

Markets

New Ethereum Blockchain Consortium Could Run on Experimental Tech

Could the enterprise blockchain consortium use its own experimental technology to break away from the traditional top-down governance model?

By Michael del CastilloFeb 21, 2017

science, experiment

Markets

Rebranding The DAO: The Contentious Blockchain Concept is Back

By Alyssa HertigFeb 20, 2017

fork, edcon

Markets

3 Smart Contract Misconceptions

The smart contracts hype is creating new operational challenges, according to blockchain consultant Olivier Rikken.

By Olivier RikkenFeb 20, 2017

red, pencil, grading

Markets

Secretive ‘Enterprise Ethereum’ Project Gets Mixed Reactions at EDCON 2017

At day one of the developer-focused EDCON conference in Paris, France, attendees took different stances on the benefits of private blockchains.

By Alyssa HertigFeb 18, 2017

edcon, conference

Markets

The Next Wave of Ethereum Applications is Almost Here

Ethereum has been criticized by some for its lack of production-ready projects, but a number of dapps are now making significant progress.

By Alyssa HertigFeb 15, 2017

butterfly, wing

Markets

Ether Prices Just Hit a New 2017 High

Ether prices surged on 14th February, pushing higher amid a strong pickup in trading volume and a leveraged market.

By Charles Lloyd Bovaird IIFeb 14, 2017

ball, rim

Markets

Vitalik Buterin Issues Update on Ethereum's 'Metropolis' Upgrade

Work on ethereum's next scheduled software release is advancing according to the blockchain platform's creator.

By Stan HigginsFeb 14, 2017

stars, universe

Markets

Ethereum IoT Project Wins $100k in Dubai Blockchain Hackathon

A startup building an ethereum-based platform for IoT applications has won $100,000 at a blockchain hackathon in Dubai.

By Stan HigginsFeb 14, 2017

Dubai

Markets

JP Morgan, Santander Said to Join New Ethereum Blockchain Group

New details have emerged about an effort to launch a formal enterprise blockchain group centered on the ethereum protocol.

By Michael del CastilloFeb 13, 2017

buildings, connected

Markets

Tokens For Time? Inside One Banking Exec's Blockchain Pet Project

A new token created by Alex Batlin, global blockchain lead for BNY Mellon, could have surprising real-world possibilities.

By Stan HigginsFeb 11, 2017

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