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.

Tech

Protocol Village: ARPA's Random Number Generator Launches on Base

The latest in blockchain tech upgrades, funding announcements and deals. For the period of Nov. 23-29, with live updates throughout.

By Bradley KeounNov 30, 2023

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

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Celo Developer Proposes Mid-January Timeline for Evaluating Closely Watched Layer-2 Move

With hot competition between layer-2 technology providers like Optimism, Polygon and Matter Labs, Celo's choice is being closely watched by the blockchain industry.

By Bradley KeounNov 29, 2023

A Celo-sponsored claw machine where attendees could win merchandise items. (Lyllah Ledesma/CoinDesk)

Videos

Ethereum Average Gas Fees Touched Highest Level in Six Months: Kaiko

DeFi activity is picking up, according to a recent report by blockchain analytics platform Kaiko. Wallet data shows the average gas fees on Ethereum touched the highest level in roughly six months recently. CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie presents "The Chart of the Day."

Nov 27, 2023

Tech

Ethereum Layer 2 Blast Has Crypto Users Split on Its Impact

Blast's invite mechanism could be either the best way to add new users or a pyramid scheme, depending on whom you ask.

By Oliver Knight, Shaurya MalwaNov 23, 2023

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Protocol Village: Serenity Shield Launches 'StrongBox' for Data Storage, Inheritance Transfers

The latest in blockchain tech upgrades, funding announcements and deals. For the period of Nov. 16-22, with live updates throughout.

By Bradley KeounNov 22, 2023

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New Ethereum Layer 2 Blast Attracts $30M Hours After Bridge Goes Live

Blast boasts prominent investors Paradigm and "eGirl Capital" members among others, but there’s no way to withdraw funds until February.

By Shaurya MalwaNov 21, 2023

Videos

BlackRock Files Ether ETF Prospectus; Vivek Ramaswamy Proposes New Crypto Rules

"CoinDesk Daily" host Jennifer Sanasie breaks down the hottest crypto headlines today, including BlackRock filing an S-1 form with the SEC for its iShares Ethereum Trust, a spot ether ETF. Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy discusses his new crypto policy framework with CoinDesk South Korean pension fund National Pension Service (NPS) bought nearly $20 million worth of Coinbase (COIN) shares. And, Dogecoin heads to the moon.

Nov 16, 2023

Tech

The Protocol: Ethereum Layer-2s Keep Coming as OKX Apes In

In this week's edition of The Protocol newsletter, we look at a few growing trends, including blockchain development marked by the expansion of Ethereum's layer-2 networks, the increased use of zero-knowledge cryptography and the Bitcoin blockchain's new support for tokens, smart contracts and file hosting.

By Bradley KeounNov 15, 2023