Ethereum

Ethereum, a decentralized blockchain platform, has emerged as a prominent player in the world of cryptocurrencies. It is not just a digital currency like Bitcoin but also a platform that enables developers to build and deploy smart contracts and decentralized applications (DApps). Ethereum's underlying technology, powered by its native cryptocurrency Ether [ETH], offers a secure and transparent environment for executing peer-to-peer transactions without the need for intermediaries. With a vast community of developers, businesses, and individuals involved, Ethereum has become a hub for innovation and collaboration in the crypto space. Companies across various industries are exploring the potential of Ethereum's smart contract capabilities to streamline operations, enhance security, and reduce costs. Moreover, Ethereum's open-source nature allows for the creation of new protocols and blockchain networks, fostering interoperability and scalability within the ecosystem. Crypto exchanges play a crucial role in facilitating the trading of Ethereum, providing a platform for individuals and institutions to buy, sell, and store their ETH securely. As the demand for Ethereum continues to grow, so does the number of exchanges offering ETH trading pairs, ensuring liquidity and accessibility for investors.

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Videos

The Term 'ETH Killers' Is 'Invalidated': Polygon Co-Founder

Polygon co-founder Sandeep Nailwal says the term "ETH killers" has now been invalidated. In fact, "ETH is the ETH killer," he adds, as Ethereum itself will keep updating.

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Tech

Ethereum Merge Brings 'Sell-the-Fact' Price Move in Crypto Markets

The price stability that prevailed after Ethereum's shift to a more energy-efficient proof-of-stake network suddenly evaporated as ether slid 9.1%, its worst day since late August.

The Ethereum Merge watch parties are over. Now the hangover seems to be hitting crypto markets. (Creative Commons)

Opinion

The Ethereum Merge Finally Happened: So What?

Investors should take note of some of Ethereum’s core traits that just changed.

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Tech

Meet 8 Ethereum Developers Who Helped Make the Merge Possible

Ethereum’s impending shift to proof-of-stake could not have happened without researchers, developers, volunteers and many, many client teams.

Featured Ethereum developers, left to right: (Top) Raoul Jordan, Sajida Zouarhi, Marius Van Der Wijden, (Middle) Justin Drake, Alex Stokes (Bottom) Tim Beiko, Parithosh Jayanthi, Ben Edgington

Markets

Bernstein: Strong Institutional Adoption of Ether Expected Following the Merge

The new economic model under the Merge combined with token burn could lead to negative token emission during periods of high demand, the report said.

Institutional Adoption explodes in 2024 (Peter H/Pixabay)

Tech

Crypto Miner F2Pool Mined the Last-Ever PoW Ether Block Before Merge

The miner used almost 30 million gwei to pay for that transaction.

Photo by Pedro Henrique Santos on Unsplash

Tech

Ether Price Trades Flat After Successful Ethereum Merge

Ethereum’s transition from proof-of-work to a proof-of-stake system was successfully completed just after 2:30 a.m. ET, or 5:30 a.m. GMT at block 15537391.

Activist investor reported to have been pushing Riot to move into HPC. (Unsplash, modified by CoinDesk)

Tech

The Ethereum Merge Is Done, Opening a New Era for the Second-Biggest Blockchain

The historic upgrade casts aside the miners who had previously driven the blockchain, with promises of massive environmental benefits.

Ethereum merge (Dall-E/CoinDesk)

Opinion

Ethereum Mainstay Hudson Jameson on What Makes the Merge Monumental

The network’s transition to proof-of-stake is like changing the engine of a moving car.

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Tech

Bitcoin After the Ethereum Merge: Experts Weigh In

The immediate impact of the Merge on Bitcoin will probably be minimal.

How will the Ethereum Merge affect Bitcoin? (MirageC/Getty Images)