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Ethereum (ETH) is a decentralized, open-source blockchain platform that enables the creation and execution of smart contracts and decentralized applications (dApps). Launched in 2015 by Vitalik Buterin and a team of co-founders, Ethereum introduced a revolutionary concept by allowing developers to build programmable blockchain-based solutions. Its native cryptocurrency, Ether (ETH), is used to power transactions and computational services on the network. Ethereum's flexibility and robust ecosystem have made it a cornerstone of the decentralized finance (DeFi) movement, non-fungible tokens (NFTs), and various other blockchain innovations. With the ongoing transition to Ethereum 2.0, which aims to improve scalability, security, and energy efficiency through a proof-of-stake (PoS) consensus mechanism, Ethereum continues to solidify its position as a leading blockchain platform in the crypto space.