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Ethereum (ETH) is a decentralized, open-source blockchain platform that enables developers to build and deploy smart contracts and decentralized applications (dApps). It operates on its native cryptocurrency, Ether (ETH), which powers transactions and computational services on the network. Launched in 2015 by Vitalik Buterin, Ethereum introduced the concept of programmable blockchain technology, allowing for greater flexibility than Bitcoin's simple transaction system. Ethereum also pioneered the use of decentralized finance (DeFi) and non-fungible tokens (NFTs), revolutionizing various industries such as finance, gaming, and art.
