$BTC
Ethereum: The Smart Blockchain PlatformEthereum is one of the most prominent blockchain platforms in the world, launched in 2015 by programmer Vitalik Buterin. It is distinguished by being not only a digital currency, like Bitcoin, but also a platform for creating decentralized applications based on smart contracts. Digital currency: Ether (Ether) The currency used within the Ethereum system is "Ether" (ETH), and it is used to pay fees and transactions within the network. It is considered one of the most traded and important digital currencies after Bitcoin. What distinguishes Ethereum 1. Smart contracts: Enable developers to create programs that execute automatically based on certain conditions, which opens the way for decentralized applications including finance, games, and digital property. 2. Decentralization: It is not subject to any central authority, as the network operates across thousands of devices around the world. 3. Continuous updates: The network has seen important updates such as “Ethereum 2.0” which aims to improve transaction speed and reduce energy consumption using the Proof of Stake system. Uses of Ethereum Ethereum is not just a digital currency, but a platform for building decentralized applications (DApps) in areas such as: Decentralized Finance (DeFi): where users can lend and borrow money without an intermediary. Games and applications: such as games based on digital ownership using non-fungible tokens (NFTs).