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Ethereum (ETH) is a decentralized blockchain platform that enables developers to build and deploy smart contracts and decentralized applications (dApps). Unlike Bitcoin, which focuses mainly on peer-to-peer transactions, Ethereum allows for the creation of programmable digital agreements, making it highly versatile. At the heart of Ethereum is its native cryptocurrency, Ether (ETH), which is used to pay for transaction fees and computational services on the network. Ethereum’s smart contracts run automatically when predefined conditions are met, reducing the need for intermediaries. Ethereum is also transitioning from Proof of Work (PoW) to Proof of Stake (PoS) with its Ethereum 2.0 upgrade, aiming to improve scalability, security, and energy efficiency. This shift is expected to make the platform more sustainable and capable of supporting a broader range of applications, from decentralized finance (DeFi) to non-fungible tokens (NFTs).#Ethereum #Blockchain #SmartContracts