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

Marchés

Smart Contract Analyzer to Debut at Ethereum Conference

Researchers will soon open source a tool designed to evaluate ethereum smart contract code.

Par Alyssa Hertig7 sept. 2016

health, monitor

Marchés

The Stolen DAO Funds Are On the Move

More than $5m worth of digital currency associated with the attack on The DAO is on the move.

Par Michael del Castillo6 sept. 2016

money, briefcase

Marchés

Microsoft Launches Smart Contracts Security Working Group

Microsoft is organizing a working group dedicated to improving the security of smart contracts.

Par Alyssa Hertig1 sept. 2016

gears, mechanics

Marchés

Building the Foundations for a Scalable Ethereum Community

Do events like The DAO collapse prove blockchains need formal governance? Blockchain analyst Josh Stark argues that it's too early to tell.

Par Josh Stark28 août 2016

construction, metal

Marchés

Code is Law? Not Quite Yet

Should code be law? In this opinion piece, Lukas Abegg argues there are many scientific hurdles to cross before this is likely to be possible.

Par Lukas Abegg27 août 2016

golf, sport

Marchés

Ethereum Classic Prices Plunge 20% as Trader Interest Wanes

The price of classic ether plunged against several currencies over the last week amid concerns of waning market enthusiasm.

Par Charles Lloyd Bovaird II26 août 2016

trading, market

Marchés

Did Ethereum's Fork Validate Bitcoin Block Size Conservatism?

CoinDesk explores how the ethereum hard fork affected sentiment regarding bitcoin's long-raging block size debate.

Par Stan Higgins26 août 2016

math, blackboard

Marchés

Ethereum Wallet Update Sparks Debate Over 'Corporate' Integration

One of ethereum's best-known wallets released new updates today, though one drew outsized attention and provoked discussion.

Par Alyssa Hertig25 août 2016

backstab, fingers crossed

Marchés

Blockchain Startup Chronicled Launches Ethereum IoT Registry

In an effort to build a standard for IoT, Chronicled is open sourcing a tool for registering connected devices on the ethereum blockchain.

Par Alyssa Hertig24 août 2016

internet of things, network, iot

Marchés

One Month After Ethereum Fork, Millions in DAO Funds Unclaimed

It's been a month since the ethereum hard fork moved $150m worth of DAO ether into a withdraw-only account. Today, $25m is still unclaimed.

Par Michael del Castillo22 août 2016

bury, money
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