Like bitcoin, Ethereum is built on blockchain technology. But unlike bitcoin, people can build apps on top of it. IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser.

Ethereum.org also has shared meetup groups and global ETH hackathons for Ethereum enthusiasts around the world, making it easy for “Ethereans” to connect with other like-minded individuals.

The new system, known as “proof-of-stake,” will slash the Ethereum blockchain’s energy consumption by 99.9%, developers say. Most blockchains, including bitcoin’s, devour large amounts of ...

Today's action "completed Ethereum's transition to proof-of-stake consensus, officially deprecating proof-of-work and reducing energy consumption by ~99.95 percent," the Ethereum.org Merge page said.