Ethereum is a decentralized blockchain platform created to launch smart contracts and decentralized applications (dApps). It was proposed by Vitalik Buterin in 2013 and launched in 2015. Unlike Bitcoin, Ethereum aims not only to transfer value but also to execute code without intermediaries. Smart contracts automatically enforce the terms of agreements, enhancing transparency and security. The platform uses its native cryptocurrency, Ether (ETH), to pay for fees and transactions. Ethereum underpins DeFi, NFTs, and the Web3 environment, supporting global digital innovations and services.
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Ethereum is a decentralized blockchain platform created to launch smart contracts and decentralized applications (dApps). It was proposed by Vitalik Buterin in 2013 and launched in 2015. Unlike Bitcoin, Ethereum aims not only to transfer value but also to execute code without intermediaries. Smart contracts automatically enforce the terms of agreements, enhancing transparency and security. The platform uses its native cryptocurrency, Ether (ETH), to pay for fees and transactions. Ethereum underpins DeFi, NFTs, and the Web3 environment, supporting global digital innovations and services.