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Ethereum (ETH) is a decentralized, open-source blockchain platform that allows developers to build and deploy smart contracts and decentralized applications (dApps). Launched in 2015 by Vitalik Buterin and others, it introduced programmability to blockchain technology, going beyond simple transactions like Bitcoin. Ether (ETH) is its native cryptocurrency, used to pay for transactions and services on the network. In 2022, Ethereum transitioned from Proof of Work (PoW) to Proof of Stake (PoS), significantly reducing its energy consumption. Ethereum is a major foundation for innovations in decentralized finance (DeFi), non-fungible tokens (NFTs), and Web3 applications. With a large developer community and constant upgrades, Ethereum continues to be a leading platform in the blockchain and crypto space.