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

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Rebranding The DAO: The Contentious Blockchain Concept is Back

Por Alyssa Hertig20 de fev. de 2017

fork, edcon

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3 Smart Contract Misconceptions

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

Por Olivier Rikken20 de fev. de 2017

red, pencil, grading

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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.

Por Alyssa Hertig18 de fev. de 2017

edcon, conference

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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.

Por Alyssa Hertig15 de fev. de 2017

butterfly, wing

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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.

Por Charles Lloyd Bovaird II14 de fev. de 2017

ball, rim

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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.

Por Stan Higgins14 de fev. de 2017

stars, universe

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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.

Por Stan Higgins14 de fev. de 2017

Dubai

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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.

Por Michael del Castillo13 de fev. de 2017

buildings, connected

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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.

Por Stan Higgins11 de fev. de 2017

time

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Ethereum Job Market Colony Enters Beta

A new ethereum-based, decentralized platform for work collaboration has now entered private beta.

Por Stan Higgins10 de fev. de 2017

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