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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Tech

Dev's Defection Highlights Ethereum's Growing Solana Problem

"There's just so much more possibility and potential energy in Solana," Max Resnick told CoinDesk after quitting his Consensys job for a job at Anza.

By Danny NelsonDec 9, 2024

A Solana booth at ethDenver (Danny Nelson)

Tech

Ethereum's Justin Drake Sees No Threat From Solana, Says Its ‘Golden Era’ Will End

Ethereum's Beam Chain "is all about improving the long-term health and security of the consensus layer," says Drake. “Solana has no consideration for health."

By Margaux NijkerkDec 4, 2024

Justin Drake introduces his proposed Beam Chain upgrade roadmap (Ethereum Devcon/YouTube)

Tech

The Protocol: Bitcoin Gets a DEX, Union Labs Gets $12M

Also: Justin Drake on Ethereum's Beam Chain … and Solana

By Marc HochsteinDec 4, 2024

Ethereum blockchain symbol abstract crystal

Markets

Ethereum Transaction Revenue Has Surged Since Trump Election Victory: Steno Research

The jump has led to higher staking rewards and more ether being burned through transaction fees, the report said.

By Will CannyDec 3, 2024

Ethereum network illustration (Shubham Dhage/Unsplash)

Tech

Union Labs, a Connector of Blockchains, Raises $12M in Series A Round

The firm, which aims to bridge the Ethereum and Cosmos ecosystems with its interoperability layer, now wants to build links to Bitcoin too.

By Margaux NijkerkDec 3, 2024

Markets

Ethereum ETFs See Record $333M Inflows, Outpacing Bitcoin Funds as Catch-Up Trade Gains Momentum

Improved outlook for the DeFi space and warmer regulatory climate with incoming U.S. administration are main drivers behind the sentiment shift towards ether, LMAX strategist Joel Kruger said.

By Krisztian SandorDec 1, 2024

Ether (ETH) price outperformed bitcoin (BTC) through the week. (CoinDesk)

Markets

Ethereum ETFs Inflow Streak Sets Up ETH for New Lifetime Highs, Traders Say

“Given that ETH has lagged behind BTC and SOL in the current rally, its recent strength supports the case for it to retest its all-time high,” QCP Capital said.

By Shaurya MalwaNov 29, 2024

Markets

Ethereum Blob Usage Explodes as Traders Rush to Layer 2 Solutions

By Omkar GodboleNov 26, 2024

Tech

Ethereum Layer-2 Teams Welcome Proposal to Overhaul Blockchain

Far from making zero-knowledge rollups obsolete, the Beam Chain would make them work better, says Polygon. zkSync builder Matter Labs is also bullish.

By Margaux NijkerkNov 21, 2024