#ETHProspects Ethereum is an open-source blockchain platform and digital currency founded in 2015 by Vitalik Buterin. Ethereum is notable for its ability to implement smart contracts, which are self-executing programs that run automatically when certain conditions are met. It also supports decentralized applications (DApps) that have revolutionized areas such as decentralized finance (DeFi) and non-fungible tokens (NFTs). Ethereum is the second-largest cryptocurrency in the world after Bitcoin, and is distinguished by its robust network and large developer community. With the Ethereum 2.0 update and its transition to a “Proof of Stake” system, it has become more efficient and sustainable, strengthening its position in the global digital economy.