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.

Markets

Ethereum's New Low-Fee Regime May Put Its 'Ultra Sound Money' Thesis to Test

The Ethereum network's revenue from fees dropped to its lowest level since April 2020 as speculative activity disappeared and users migrated to layer 2s, IntoTheBlock said.

By Krisztian SandorOct 13, 2023

Markets

Ethereum Has Nearly Cleared Out Validator Queue, a Sign of Weak Staking Demand

The waiting time to deploy new validators to the Ethereum network has diminished to just five hours from a peak of 45 days in early June.

By Krisztian SandorOct 12, 2023

Ethereum validator queue wait time (validatorqueue.com)

Tech

The Protocol: Bitcoin Might Get Ethereum-Style Smart Contracts Under ‘BitVM’ Plan

ZeroSync's Robin Linus has ignited excitement in the Bitcoin community by introducing the "BitVM" paper, proposing a straightforward method for incorporating smart contracts into the original blockchain, a feature predominantly associated with Ethereum and its numerous derivatives.

By Bradley KeounOct 11, 2023

Markets

Ether Could Hit $8K by End of 2026: Standard Chartered

Emerging uses for the Ethereum network in gaming and tokenization are among the drivers of what could be a 5X gain in ether's price over the next three years, said the bank.

By Stephen AlpherOct 11, 2023

Markets

Bitcoin Hovers Above $27,000 as U.S. Stocks Advance

Meanwhile, bitcoin's dominance continues to climb.

By Sam Reynolds, Krisztian SandorOct 10, 2023

Tech

Blocknative Reduces Headcount by Third, After Suspending Work on Relay Project

The company discloses a restructuring in the wake of its decision to exit services related to MEV-Boost Relay, a type of software used by Ethereum network validators.

By Margaux NijkerkOct 9, 2023

Celestia Labs is betting on a modular blockchain future. (Shutterstock)

Tech

Protocol Village: Crypto VC Funding in 3Q Down Nearly 75% From Year Earlier: FundStrat

The latest in blockchain tech upgrades, funding announcements and deals. For the week of Oct. 2-8, with live updates throughout.

By Bradley KeounOct 6, 2023

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

Podcasts

Ethereum's Overcrowding & Optimistic Fault Proofs Unveiled

By Margaux Nijkerk, Bradley KeounOct 5, 2023

Tech

The Protocol: Which Ethereum Layer-2 Project ISN’T Competing to Land Celo?

Amidst the challenges posed by the crypto winter, Ethereum layer-2 developers such as OP Labs, Polygon, and Matter Labs are competing for contracts within the Celo blockchain's new network, where customer demand is limited, leading to layoffs at major firms.

By Bradley KeounOct 4, 2023