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.

Mercados

Ether Supply Squeeze? Bybit Hacker Emerges as World's 14th-Largest ETH Holder

Ether trades 2% higher as the hacked ETH is seen as a permanently lost supply.

Por Omkar Godbole22 feb 2025

Bybit lost roughly $1.5 billion in crypto to a theft Friday. (appshunter.io/Unsplash)

Mercados

Arthur Hayes Floats the Idea of Rolling Back Ethereum Network to Negate $1.4B Bybit Hack, Drawing Community Ire

"I would support it because we already voted no on immutability in 2016," Hayes said on X, while Ethereum community strongly criticized it.

Por Omkar Godbole22 feb 2025

Arthur Hayes, CIO, Maelstrom, pictured at CfC St. Moritz 2025 (CfC St. Moritz)

Tecnología

Vitalik Buterin Disappointed With Embrace of Blockchain “Casinos”

The comments came during an ask-me-anything session.

Por Margaux Nijkerk20 feb 2025

Mercados

DEX SecondSwap Launches Mainnet on Ethereum With Plans for Solana Expansion

Secondary markets for locked tokens refer to platforms or mechanisms where tokens that are under some form of lock-up or vesting schedule.

Por Shaurya Malwa20 feb 2025

Tecnología

The Protocol: Story Protocol Launches Its IP-Focused Blockchain

Also: Ethereum developers release “Open Intents Framework,’ Monad & Orderly Join Forces, and Crypto’s Most Influential Investor?

Por Margaux Nijkerk19 feb 2025

Tecnología

Ethereum Developers Release New Initiative to Simplify Cross-Chain Transactions

Called the Open Intents Framework, the new scheme aims to bring “intents” to all corners of the Ethereum ecosystem.

Por Margaux Nijkerk19 feb 2025

The Open Intents Framework is a new initiative created by Ethereum ecosystem leaders to simplify and standardize cross-chain token transfers. (Akinori UEMURA/Unsplash)

Finanzas

Brevan Howard Digital Deploys $20M on Ethereum-Based Kinto in Institutional DeFi Push

The investment enables participation in Kinto’s mining program, which rewards asset deposits on the chain with token emission.

Por Krisztian Sandor, AI Boost17 feb 2025

Ramon Recuero, Kinto CEO and co-founder (Kinto)

Tecnología

Could 'Based Rollups' Solve Ethereum's Layer-2 Problem?

As layer-2 chains continue to proliferate, some Ethereum developers are pushing rollup tech that takes a new approach to interoperability: “based rollups.”

Por Margaux Nijkerk12 feb 2025

Los rollups no tienen la seguridad de Ethereum. (Luigi Pozzoli/Unsplash)

Mercados

Ether Poised for a Rebound to $3K From Oversold Levels: Analysts

Recovery from oversold momentum indicator, the upcoming Pectra upgrade and Wednesday's CPI report are among the catalysts that could fuel an ETH rally,, a 10x Research report noted.

Por Krisztian Sandor11 feb 2025