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

How Developers Are Responding to Ethereum's Unexpected Fork

An unintentional split of the network was the latest event to shake ethereum.

Door Alyssa Hertig1 dec 2016

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WeChat-Inspired Wallets Are Coming to Ethereum

Ethereum will soon be getting a wallet with a WeChat-like interface.

Door Alyssa Hertig30 nov 2016

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Ether Prices Near 7-Month Low As Blockchain Issues Spook Investors

Door Charles Lloyd Bovaird II29 nov 2016

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Bitcoin Builds Support Above $700 But 2016 High Proves Elusive

This week, bitcoin prices neared the annual high reached in June, while it was mixed news for other cryptocurrencies.

Door Charles Lloyd Bovaird II26 nov 2016

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Bitcoin Pioneer Charlie Shrem Launches New Blockchain Venture

Months after his release from prison for money laundering violations, entrepreneur Charlie Shrem has announced a new blockchain venture.

Door Pete Rizzo23 nov 2016

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Ethereum's Fourth Fork: So Far, So Good

Ethereum rolled out its latest hard fork today, and so far, the side effects have been minimal.

Door Alyssa Hertig22 nov 2016

danger, nature

The Most Worrying Slide in the State of Blockchain

Venture capital in ethereum is surprisingly low, but is it really? Under the surface, ethereum is evolving differently than its predecessors.

Door Noelle Acheson21 nov 2016

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CoinDesk Research: Ethereum Hard Fork Had Little Impact on Sentiment

CoinDesk Research reveals the results of an survey gauging enterprise and entrepreneur perception of the emerging blockchain platform ethereum.

Door Bradley Miles17 nov 2016

egg, crack

Ethereum Sets Date for Fourth Blockchain Fork

Ethereum developers have unveiled details of its second fork to address denial of service attacks affecting the network.

Door Alyssa Hertig15 nov 2016

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Bitcoin Tests 2016 Highs as Investors Seek Privacy

Cryptocurrencies experienced notable volatility in October, with bitcoin enjoying gains while Monero, ether and ether classic all suffered declines.

Door Charles Lloyd Bovaird II12 nov 2016

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