Ethereum
ClaimEthereum is a decentralized global blockchain network, launched in 2015, on which users hold assets, run applications, and execute agreements without relying on a central authority.
Key numbers · TVL $55B · per DefiLlama · updated Sep 23
Overview
Ethereum provides a public blockchain network where individuals and organizations can hold digital assets, use decentralized applications, and execute smart contracts. Its native currency is ether (ETH), and the network supports use cases including payments, decentralized finance, NFTs, and DAOs. No single company operates or controls the network; it is maintained by thousands of independent operators worldwide.
Recent activity
Attended ETHGlobal Mumbai hackathon in Mumbai, India.
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Attended Devcon India in Mumbai, India.
Attended Paradigm Frontiers in San Francisco, United States.
Attended ETHGlobal Tokyo hackathon in Tokyo, Japan.
Attended ETHTokyo 2026 in Tokyo, Japan.
Attended Devcon 8 in Mumbai, India, Nov 3-6, 2026
Glamsterdam upgrade scheduled to activate on Hoodi testnet on October 26, 2026.
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Postponed Glamsterdam upgrade on Hoodi testnet, originally set for October 26, 2026
Glamsterdam activated on Sepolia testnet on October 6, 2026.
Now runs zkAPI, a private usage credit system built with the Open Anonymity Project, live on Ethereum Mainnet.
Ethereum upgraded to proof-of-stake consensus mechanism in September 2022.
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PayPal moved its stablecoin PYUSD to Ethereum L2 Arbitrum.
Ethereum attracted over a million validators who stake millions of ETH to secure the network.
Shopify now lets merchants accept stablecoin USDC on Base.
Robinhood recently launched its own L2 to explore faster settlement for stocks.
