The Ethereum blockchain launched in 2015, long after Bitcoin's 2009 launch. At its inception, it shared many similarities with Bitcoin (BTC-USD). Both used Proof of Work to verify transactions and ...

Wednesday's highly anticipated Shanghai upgrade on the Ethereum blockchain (referred to as “Shapella” by the diehards) is shaping up to be one of those where-were-you-when moments that happen every so ...

The hard fork that split Ethereum in two was the result of a 2016 hack. There was debate about whether to reverse the theft of 3.6 million ETH tokens or keep it in place to avoid altering the ...

Rahul Nambiampurath has been writing and reporting about cryptocurrency since 2017. As a fan of decentralized tech, he was fascinated by the Bitcoin whitepaper. Erika Rasure is globally-recognized as ...

You've almost certainly encountered the comparison: Ethereum vs Bitcoin, Bitcoin vs Ethereum, BTC vs ETH. Whatever order you put them in, these two assets dominate the conversation, together ...

For Ethereum's price to increase tenfold, two things need to happen. First, blockchain needs to become part of the mainstream financial infrastructure, which would cause on-chain funds and transaction ...

is a senior editor following news across tech, culture, policy, and entertainment. He joined The Verge in 2021 after several years covering news at Engadget. The Ethereum network has been on a ...