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

Ether.Fi, Liquid Restaking Protocol, to Release ETHFI Token on Binance Launchpool Next Week

Liquid restaking protocols like Ether.Fi are designed to reuse Ethereum's proof-of-stake blockchain to secure other networks and protocols, and have quickly become one of the hottest types of projects in crypto.

By Bradley KeounMar 12, 2024

Ether.Fi CEO Mike Silagadze (CoinDesk, modified using PhotoMosh)

Opinion

5 Things to Know About Ethereum's Latest, Greatest Upgrade: Dencun

Cheaper L2 transactions. Data blobs. Proto-Danksharding. Everything you need to know about tomorrow’s changes.

By Daniel KuhnMar 12, 2024

Tech

Ethereum Blockchain Counts Down to 'Dencun' Upgrade, Set to Reduce Fees

The upgrade is designed to usher in a new era of cheaper fees for the growing array of layer-2 networks that operate on top of Ethereum.

By Margaux NijkerkMar 12, 2024

Blocknative's Ethernow countdown to Dencun (Blocknative)

Opinion

Where Did We Go Wrong With Ethereum Scaling?

It would not be a surprise if the fragmentation of layer 2 rollups led to the downfall of the network's application dominance, =nil; Foundation Chief Product Officer Avi Zurlo argues.

By Avi ZurloMar 11, 2024

(Markus Spiske/Unsplash, modified by CoinDesk)

Finance

Blockchain Builder Eclipse Labs Raises $50M Ahead of Layer-2’s Mainnet Debut

The project mixes tech from Ethereum, Solana and other blockchains.

By Danny NelsonMar 11, 2024

Lunar eclipse (Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)

Markets

Meme Coin Frenzy Drives Ethereum Network Fees to Nearly 2-Year High: IntoTheBlock

The increased network activity is benefitting ether investors by burning the token's supply at a faster pace, but it has also made Ethereum "unusable" for many due to sky-high transaction costs, IntoTheBlock analysts noted.

By Krisztian SandorMar 8, 2024

Podcasts

Morpho Labs CEO Examines Drawbacks in Current DeFi Risk Management

By Margaux Nijkerk, Sam Kessler, Bradley KeounMar 7, 2024

Finance

Crypto for Advisors: Ethereum Staking

The Ethereum blockchain has nearly one million validators today. The combination of protocol rewards and priority transaction fees against a stable monetary supply backdrop results in a compelling [real] yield for investors.

By Sarah Morton, Christopher R. PerkinsMar 7, 2024