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.

Finance

Will U.S. Election Change Crypto? Maybe, but TradFi Giants Likely to Plow Ahead Regardless

Just this week, in the run-up to Election Day, some big finance projects were announced — suggesting no worries about the road ahead.

By Aoyon AshrafNov 5, 2024

The U.S. election may have some short term impact on the crypto industry but TradFi giants are likely to plow ahead regardless of the results. (Douglas Rissing/Getty Image)

Tech

Protocol Village: Starknet Claims to Shatter Transaction Speed Record Among Ethereum Layer-2 Networks

The latest in blockchain tech upgrades, funding announcements and deals. For the period of Oct. 24-30.

By Bradley KeounOct 30, 2024

Tech

Leading Bitcoin Layer 2 Picks Optimism's Red-Hot Superchain to Link to Ethereum

BOB, which is trying to make Bitcoin a DeFi hotbed, aims to create bridges between itself and layer-1 blockchains like Ethereum.

By Jamie CrawleyOct 30, 2024

Tech

Astria, Project to Decentralize Crucial Blockchain 'Sequencers,' Goes Live With Main Network

Astria's sequencing layer could be used like a modular plug-in for other networks, as an alternative to a centralized sequencer – sometimes seen as a bottleneck, or a single point of failure, or potentially a vector of transaction censorship.

By Bradley KeounOct 28, 2024

Astria component diagram, from the project documentation (Astria)

Tech

Bitcoin Project BOB Maps Out How the Original Blockchain Could Take Over DeFi

The goal is to create trust-minimized bridges between itself and other layer-1 blockchains, according to the abstract of a new "vision paper" shared with CoinDesk.

By Jamie CrawleyOct 24, 2024

Markets

Solana Looks Overbought Against Ethereum; Bitcoin-Gold Ratio Stuck in a Downtrend

The SOL/ETH pair trading on Binance looks overbought after four-month winning trend.

By Omkar GodboleOct 24, 2024

The RSI shows overbought conditions. (TradingView/CoinDesk)

Tech

Protocol Village: Blockchain Key Manager Cubist, Led by Carnegie Mellon Prof, Launches Bridge-Security System 'Bascule'

The latest in blockchain tech upgrades, funding announcements and deals. For the period of Oct. 17-23.

By Bradley KeounOct 23, 2024

Tech

Justin Sun Might Be Good for Wrapped Bitcoin, Says New Custodian's Director

Robert Liu, a member of the board of Hong Kong-based BiT Global, which was recently added by BitGo as an additional custodian to the bitcoin-on-Ethereum token known as wrapped bitcoin (WBTC), notes in an exclusive interview that Tron founder Justin Sun has come to the aid of customers in the past.

By Bradley KeounOct 23, 2024

Tron party at Bitcoin Nasvhille (Bradley Keoun)

Videos

Bitcoin Eyes $70,000, Vitalik Buterin Outlines Ethereum 'Scourge' Upgrade

Bitcoin approached $70,000 at the start of the Asian morning before retreating and the jump led to gains among the broader crypto markets. Ethereum creator Vitalik Buterin proposes the 'Scourge' upgrade amid centralization risks. Plus, Bored Ape Yacht Club's ApeCoin doubled in value over the weekend following the debut of the highly anticipated blockchain network ApeChain. "CoinDesk Daily" host Christine Lee breaks down the biggest headlines in the crypto industry today.

Oct 21, 2024