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Ethereum is a leading blockchain platform that supports smart contracts, enabling developers to create decentralized applications (dApps) and automated agreements without intermediaries. Its cryptocurrency, Ether (ETH), powers transactions and incentivizes network participation. A key upgrade, "The Merge," shifted Ethereum from energy-intensive mining to an eco-friendly proof-of-stake system, enhancing scalability. ETH is essential for paying transaction fees (gas) and participating in staking rewards. The platform underpins innovations like decentralized finance (DeFi) and non-fungible tokens (NFTs). Future improvements aim to boost speed and reduce costs. As a cornerstone of Web3, Ethereum continues to shape the future of decentralized technology and digital economies.