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.

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Ex-Ethereum CEO: Foundation Should Not Intervene to Save The DAO

Ethereum's first CEO said he believes the current situation at The DAO was fueled by "greed and arrogance".

By Stan HigginsJun 23, 2016

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Ether Prices Fluctuate Wildly Amid Ethereum Fork Concerns

By Charles Lloyd Bovaird IIJun 22, 2016

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Cornell Professor Calls for 'DAO 2.0' Movement

Emin Gün Sirer already helped identify the bug that led to an expensive exploit of The DAO. Now he's helping ensure future DAOs are safe.

By Michael del CastilloJun 22, 2016

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DAO Debacle Escalates: Attacker Counter-Attacks Ethereum Developers

An effort to thwart an attack on funds tied to The DAO, the ethereum-powered, smart contract-based funding vehicle, has grown more complicated.

By Stan HigginsJun 22, 2016

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What Ethereum's DAO Disaster Means for Bitcoin Development

As The DAO struggles to find its path forward after multiple attacks, entrepreneurs must find a way forward. Is bitcoin's blockchain ready for them?

By Michael del CastilloJun 22, 2016

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Circle Execs: The DAO Proves Blockchains Require Trust

Circle founders Jeremy Allaire and Sean Neville weigh in on The DAO, the decentralized autonomous organization that was exploited this week.

By Pete RizzoJun 22, 2016

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Ethereum Developers Launch White Hat Counter-Attack on The DAO

Reports are emerging that members of the ethereum development community are draining customer funds from The DAO.

By Stan HigginsJun 21, 2016

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Coinbase Co-Founder Cautions Against Ethereum Hard Fork

Digital currency exchange operator Coinbase is weighing in on the ongoing crisis in the ethereum community over the fate of The DAO.

By Pete RizzoJun 21, 2016

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What We Can Learn From The DAO

What can we learn from The DAO's downfall? Ethereum board advisor William Mougayar offers his thoughts on the path ahead.

By William MougayarJun 21, 2016

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Investor Tim Draper is Still Buying Bitcoin and Now Owns Ether

Two years after buying roughly 30,000 BTC, investor Tim Draper is still passionate about the technology as well as competing blockchain offerings.

By Pete RizzoJun 20, 2016

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