Ethereum is a decentralized, open-source blockchain platform. It was created in 2014 by Vitalik Buterin and has since become one of the largest and most widely used blockchain platforms.
Ethereum supports smart contracts, which are self-executing agreements with the terms of the agreement directly written into code.
Unlike Bitcoin, which was designed primarily as a currency, Ethereum has a broader range of applications and can be used to build decentralized applications (dapps).
Ethereum operates on a proof-of-work consensus algorithm, which allows for secure and transparent transactions.
The native currency of Ethereum is Ether (ETH), which is used to pay for transaction fees and computational services on the network.
Ethereum has its own programming language, called Solidity, which is used to write smart contracts and dapps.
The Ethereum network also supports decentralized autonomous organizations (DAOs), which are decentralized organizations governed by smart contracts.
Ethereum is designed to be more flexible and adaptable than other blockchain platforms, making it easier for developers to build and deploy decentralized applications.