🔗 Ethereum: More than a cryptocurrency
Although many know it for its native token, Ether (#ETH ), #Ethereum was conceived as a platform to build smart contracts and decentralized applications (dApps). Vitalik Buterin, along with other co-founders like Gavin Wood and Joseph Lubin, sought to overcome the limitations of Bitcoin, which was more focused on value transfers.
📜 Smart contracts
These are self-executing programs that activate when certain conditions are met. This allows for the creation of systems without intermediaries, ranging from decentralized finance (DeFi) to games, social networks, and more.
🌐 Collaboration and community
Ethereum also fostered a culture of open development, where thousands of developers contribute to improving the ecosystem. Its transition to Ethereum 2.0 (now known as the upgrade to Proof of Stake) was a collaborative effort to make the network more scalable and sustainable.
