#TrumpTariffs Ethereum is a digital currency and an open-source project based on blockchain technology, launched in 2015 by "Vitalik Buterin". It is the second most popular digital currency after Bitcoin. What distinguishes Ethereum is its ability to run smart contracts, which are programs that execute automatically when certain conditions are met, making it a foundation for decentralized applications (DApps). Ether (ETH) is used as currency within the Ethereum network to pay transaction fees and run applications. Ethereum aims to develop the internet to be more decentralized and secure. Despite its price volatility, Ethereum is considered one of the most prominent digital currencies in the world of investment and financial technology.