Ethereum News

Ethereum Developers Eye Proof-of-Stake Shift with New Geth Update
The team behind ethereum’s most popular user client have released a new update that includes support for alternative consensus systems.

Matchpool: The ICO 'Scandal' That Wasn't
It's been a bumpy ride from the heights of a successful ICO to allegations of an 'exit scam'. What's been going on at Matchpool?

The DAO Ethereum Classic Refund Effort Has Been Extended
More than $4m worth of classic ether remains in a DAO refund smart contract.

Inside TrueBit: Ethereum's Lesser-Known Scalability Effort
TrueBit, an under-the-radar effort to supercharge ethereum smart contracts, is gaining momentum, with some dapps already planning an integration.

Exchange Bug Discovery Averts Ethereum Token Theft
The discovery of a coding error has brought to light an issue that could put ethereum-based tokens held at exchanges at risk of theft.

Who Needs VC? Ethereum and the JOBS Act Could Change Investing
A new blockchain token sale showcases how innovations in protocol design, coupled with regulatory advances, could disrupt VC.

Vitalik Buterin Doubles Down on Ethereum Incentive Strategy
At a Malta event, Vitalik Buterin, the creator of ethereum, argued further for the role incentives play in securing blockchains.

Ethereum's Difficulty Bomb: All Smoke, No Fire?
Members of the ethereum community mostly seem unconcerned about an upcoming technical change, despite risks inherent in the update.

An Ethereum Voting Scheme That Doesn't Give Away Your Vote
In Malta this week, researchers revealed a proposal for secure blockchain voting that involves no third party for privacy or tallying votes.

Building 'The Blockchain': Developers Aren't Giving Up on Big Ambitions
A developer conference in Malta this week saw researchers present new ideas for how blockchains could be built and deployed.

