#learning 🔷 Ethereum (ETH)

Ethereum is a decentralised blockchain platform that allows developers to build and deploy smart contracts and decentralised applications (dApps).

Key Features:

Smart Contracts: Code that runs automatically when conditions are met.

Ether (ETH): The native cryptocurrency, used to pay for transactions (called "gas").

Decentralized Finance (DeFi): Many DeFi apps are built on Ethereum.

NFTs: Most NFTs are hosted on the Ethereum blockchain.

Pros:

Large developer community

First-mover advantage in dApps and smart contracts

Transitioned to Proof-of-Stake (energy efficient)