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

Lido Community Weighing On-Chain Vote to Deploy Version 2 on Ethereum

If the governance vote passes, the latest iteration of Lido will come to the Ethereum blockchain, Lido’s biggest market.

By Sage D. YoungMay 12, 2023

Tech

Ethereum Resumes Finalizing Blocks after Second Performance Hiccup in 24 Hours

When blocks are not being finalized, it is possible that pending transactions might be re-ordered or dropped from the network. Developers haven't determined the source of the hold-ups, but they are urging for calm amidst the concern and uncertainty.

By Sage D. Young, Sam KesslerMay 12, 2023

Ethereum digital currency (Getty Images)

Tech

Ethereum Mainnet Was Unable to Fully Finalize Transactions for 25 Minutes

Developers resolved the finalization issues and are investigating what caused the outage.

By Margaux NijkerkMay 11, 2023

Tech

Meet ‘Dencun.’ Ethereum Developers Are Already Planning Next Hard Fork

The next major upgrade for the blockchain will include “proto-danksharding,” though developers are still deciding what else to include in the hard fork.

By Margaux NijkerkMay 11, 2023

Ether (ETH) finds support at $2,200 level. (Natalilia Mysik/Getty Images)

Markets

Ether Selling Pressure Post-Shanghai Upgrade Was 'Non-Event,' Says Nansen

The number of staked ether has climbed to 19.55 million, a new all-time high, as ETH staking deposits surpassed withdrawals.

By Sage D. YoungMay 10, 2023

Videos

Aragon Scraps Planned Community Control of $200M Treasury Amid Battle With Activist Investors

The Aragon Association on Tuesday canceled its plans for holders of its ANT token to wield broad voting powers over everything from strategic direction to a $200 million treasury, dealing a major blow to the DAO-focused Ethereum startup’s transition to a decentralized autonomous organization. CoinDesk's Managing Editor for Data and Tokens, Danny Nelson, joins "The Hash" panel to discuss the latest developments.

May 10, 2023

Videos

EY Unveils Ethereum-Based Carbon Emission Tracking Platform

EY, the professional services giant, has started an Ethereum-based platform for enterprises to track their carbon emissions and carbon credit traceability. "The Hash" panel discusses the latest developments as EY Global Blockchain Leader Paul Brody said in a statement, "detailed traceability allows for tracking of emissions inventory through tokenization including the ability to link carbon output to specific product output."

May 10, 2023

Finance

EY Launches Ethereum-Based Carbon Emission Tracking Platform

The EY OpsChain ESG made the announcement at the firm’s Global Blockchain Summit in London.

By Ian AllisonMay 10, 2023

Tech

Coinbase Works to Fix Wallet Support for Ethereum Staking Withdrawals Stuck in Limbo

According to Coinbase’s customer support, “Our systems currently do not support deposits to Coinbase ETH addresses from external validators… Funds may be stuck until we are able to support these transactions.”

By Sage D. YoungMay 9, 2023

It’s not Coinbase itself that worries, Halborn COO David Schwed. It's the comparative lack of experience and regulation between TradFi and crypto-natives. (Photo by Steven Ferdman/Getty Images)

Tech

PEPE Meme Coin Craze Spreads Wealth to Ethereum Validators Running Blockchain

As risk-taking crypto traders sought to make tremendous profits off of surging prices for the suddenly-hot PEPE, a resulting surge in transaction fees brought a windfall to validators running the Ethereum blockchain.

By Margaux NijkerkMay 8, 2023