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

DAO Manager Aragon Gets Alpha Release

An administrative platform for decentralized autonomous corporations built on ethereum has rolled out new alpha software.

By Garrett KeirnsMar 21, 2017

Blocks

Markets

Ethereum Developers Publish Roadmap for EVM Upgrade

Plans to build a new version of the ethereum virtual machine are moving ahead.

By Garrett KeirnsMar 21, 2017

Code

Markets

Aborted ENS Launch Marks Latest Setback for Ethereum Apps

Ethereum developers had to shutter a highly anticipated app last week, when two critical bugs provoked security concerns shortly after launch.

By Alyssa HertigMar 21, 2017

red, light

Markets

After New Highs, Ethereum Returns to Rangebound Trading

The volatility in ether prices is subsiding after the market hit a series of all-time highs last week.

By Charles Lloyd Bovaird IIMar 20, 2017

can, soda

Markets

This Dark Web Market is Planning to Add Support for Ethereum

One of the most well-known dark markets is looking to add support for ethereum in the coming weeks.

By Garrett KeirnsMar 20, 2017

Web

Markets

Ethereum's Price Surge is Sparking Institutional Investor Interest

Institutional investors are taking a greater interest in ether as the price climbs, OTC trading experts have told CoinDesk.

By Charles Lloyd Bovaird IIMar 17, 2017

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Markets

Ether Price Tear Continues With New All-Time High

Ether prices continued their price spike today, reaching fresh all-time highs in the wake of a major decision by the SEC.

By Charles Lloyd Bovaird IIMar 16, 2017

racecar, wheel

Markets

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

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