Ethereum has always struggled with explaining itself to the world. With DeFi, it’s found not only a new avenue of development but of self-definition.
Ethereum 2.0: Closer Than Ever, Still Plenty of Work to Do
Five years later, Ethereum is still chugging along as a decentralized platform for self-executing code. Eth 2.0 is quite close, but for real this time.
CoinDesk Live Recap: Co-Founders Revisit Ethereum’s Launch Drama
Ethereum was always a wild experiment. Now, five years later, a few co-founders explain why they are more bullish than ever.
Ethereum History in 5 Charts
Five years ago this week, the first general-purpose blockchain went live on mainnet. Here are five charts for understanding Ethereum’s evolution.
CoinDesk Live Recap: Ethereum’s DeFi Luminaries Discuss What’s Next
For decentralized finance (DeFi) to make its mark, it must reach beyond the crypto bubble, said MakerDAO founder Rune Christensen. “Compared to where we’re going next, we’ve still just scratched the surface of what this technology will do,” Christensen, whose lending platform recently topped $1 billion in committed assets, said. He was joined by fellow […]
CoinDesk Live Recap: The DAO Hack Is Still a Mystery
The DAO attack was a foundational episode in Ethereum history. On Tuesday, CoinDesk Live gathered a handful of blockchain veterans to look back.
Why DeFi on Ethereum Is Like Algorithmic Trading in the ‘90s
DeFi’s surge has created an interesting dynamic: Traditional fund managers are beginning to experiment with what decentralization has to offer.
How the EEA Made Ethereum Palatable to Big Business
Formed in 2017, the Enterprise Ethereum Alliance (EEA) helped large corporates and tech providers experiment with blockchain.
How the EEA Made Ethereum Palatable to Big Business
Formed in 2017, the Enterprise Ethereum Alliance (EEA) helped large corporates and tech providers experiment with blockchain.
One Billion, Two Billion, Three Billion, Four? DeFi’s Knocking on TradFi’s Door
DeFi is an overnight success years in the making. From “The DAO” hack to $3.6 billion in total value locked, here’s the history of decentralized finance.
Memories of London’s Devcon 1, Ethereum’s ‘Woodstock’ Moment
Ethereum’s Devcon 1, held in London in November 2015, featured adventuresome bankers and Big 4 consultants mingling with dreadlocked coders.
CoinDesk Live Recap: Ethereum Culture, Explained
Maker Foundation board member Tonya Evans and former ConsenSys CMO Amanda Cassatt joined Leigh Cuen on Monday to discuss Ethereum’s ethos.
Ethereum as Lifestyle Brand: What Unicorns and Rainbows Are Really About
Ethereum is more than a technology, it’s a lifestyle. Beyond cryptocurrency, the software has attracted a diverse community of contributors.
Everything You Need to Know About Ethereum 2.0
A new 22-page report from CoinDesk Research explains the technology behind Ethereum’s upcoming overhaul – and the potential market impact of Eth 2.0.
Ethereum Turns Five Next Week and We’re Producing a Special Series
Meet “Ethereum at Five” – a cross-platform series featuring special coverage, a limited-run newsletter and live-streamed discussions on Twitter.