#Etherum Ethereum is a blockchain supported by a decentralized network of computers all over the world.

Established in 2015, Ethereum introduced the idea of smart contracts, which are bits of code written into the blockchain that can support various types of applications or even new cryptocurrencies. The native token of Ethereum is Ether (CRYPTO:ETH), which is used to pay for certain activities on the network.

Read on to learn what Ethereum is, what you can do with the Ethereum technology, whether Ether is a good investment, and the difference between Ethereum and Bitcoin (BTC 0.22%).