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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Piyasalar

Citi and Brazilian Development Bank Join Hyperledger Foundation

The Foundation has also launched a collaborative working group for traditional financial institutions to work atop of the company’s Besu Ethereum client.

Yazan Lyllah Ledesma19 Mar 2024

Finans

Ether.Fi's Token Falls 20% After Debut

55.76% of ETHFI's supply has been allocated to core contributors and investors.

Yazan Oliver Knight18 Mar 2024

Pyth issues token airdrop (ian dooley/Unsplash)

Finans

Ether Could Be a Meaningful Earnings Driver for Coinbase, JPMorgan Says

The bank raised its price target for the crypto exchange to $150 from $95.

Yazan Will Canny15 Mar 2024

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong speaks at a political rally hosted by Stand With Crypto. (screenshot from Coinbase video)

Videolar

Bee Movie Script Buzzing on Ethereum; Robinhood Benefits From ‘Monster’ Crypto Cycle

"CoinDesk Daily" host Jennifer Sanasie breaks down the biggest headlines impacting the crypto industry today, including developers posting the Bee Movie script on Ethereum, how Robinhood could benefit from the bullish crypto cycle, and the latest report from Franklin Templeton’s Digital Assets team on meme coins.

14 Mar 2024

Finans

Crypto for Advisors: The Investment Case of Bitcoin vs. Ether

With the dual tailwind of bitcoin ETF flows and the upcoming halving, is bitcoin the best bet? Not so fast. Ethereum, the next biggest crypto asset by market cap, has a case of its own to make.

Yazan Sarah Morton, Alex Tapscott14 Mar 2024

Teknoloji

Protocol Village: Fjord Foundry, a Token-Sale Platform, Raises $4.3M

The latest in blockchain tech upgrades, funding announcements and deals. For the period of March 7-March 13.

Yazan Bradley Keoun14 Mar 2024

Scene from Protocol Village at Consensus 2023 in Austin, Texas.

Piyasalar

Layer 2 Blockchains Become Cheaper After Ethereum's Dencun Upgrade

The upgrade allows layer 2 solutions to store data in "blobs" instead of the expensive call data.

Yazan Omkar Godbole14 Mar 2024

Teknoloji

Developers Upload Script of Jerry Seinfeld’s ‘Bee Movie’ on Ethereum as Gas Fees Plunge After Dencun

Copying and pasting the Bee Movie script is a niche internet meme that originated on Tumblr and quickly spread to Reddit, YouTube, Facebook, and other social media platforms.

Yazan Shaurya Malwa14 Mar 2024