Ethereum is a decentralized platform that relies on blockchain technology and is primarily used to run smart contracts and decentralized applications (dApps). It was launched in 2015 by a group of developers led by Vitalik Buterin.

Key features of Ethereum:

Smart Contracts:

Programs that run automatically when certain conditions are met, without the intervention of a third party.

ETH (Ether):

The digital currency used within the Ethereum network, used to pay transaction fees and execute smart contracts.

Programmable Blockchain:

Unlike Bitcoin, which is used only as a currency, Ethereum can be used to develop various applications (games, NFT marketplaces, decentralized finance platforms...).

Transition to Ethereum 2.0 (now referred to as "Ethereum after The Merge"):

In September 2022, the network transitioned from a Proof of Work mechanism to a Proof of Stake mechanism, to reduce energy consumption and increase efficiency.

Common uses for Ethereum:

Decentralized Finance (DeFi)

Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs)

Smart Contracts

Blockchain-based games

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