#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)