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Ethereum (ETH) is a decentralized blockchain platform that enables smart contracts and decentralized applications (dApps) without the need for intermediaries. It was created by Vitalik Buterin in 2015 and is the second-largest cryptocurrency by market cap after Bitcoin. Ethereum allows developers to build programmable contracts and apps using its native programming language, Solidity. Its recent upgrade to Ethereum 2.0 introduced proof-of-stake, making it more energy-efficient and scalable. ETH, the platform’s native currency, is used to pay for transactions and computational services. With its growing ecosystem, Ethereum is a key driver of innovation in decentralized finance, NFTs, and Web3 technologies.