---
Ethereum (ETH): More than just a digital currency
Ethereum is the second largest digital currency after Bitcoin, launched in 2015 by Vitalik Buterin. What distinguishes Ethereum from Bitcoin is that it is not just a digital currency, but a complete platform that supports the creation of smart contracts and decentralized applications (dApps).
Ethereum relies on blockchain technology, but in a more flexible manner, allowing developers to build projects and applications on its network.
In 2022, the network underwent a major upgrade known as "The Merge," transitioning from a proof-of-work (PoW) system to proof-of-stake (PoS), making it more energy-efficient.
ETH is used to pay transaction fees on the network and is considered an important digital asset in the world of decentralized finance (DeFi) and non-fungible tokens (NFTs).
Ethereum is not just a currency, but a
