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Ethereum
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Ethereum is a blockchain platform that allows developers to create and run decentralized applications (dApps) using smart contracts.
Simple Explanation
If Bitcoin is like digital gold, Ethereum is like a global computer. While Bitcoin is mainly for sending money, Ethereum lets you build entire applications that run on the blockchain.
Key Features
- Smart Contracts: Programs that run automatically
- Decentralized Apps: Applications with no central control
- Ether (ETH): The native cryptocurrency used for transactions
- Programmable: Developers can build on top of it
Created By
Vitalik Buterin proposed Ethereum in 2013, and it launched in 2015.