What is Ethereum? The Backbone of Decentralized Apps

While Bitcoin introduced the world to digital money, Ethereum took it a step further by enabling programmable applications on the blockchain. Today, Ethereum is not just a cryptocurrency — it’s an entire ecosystem for decentralized technology.

Let’s break it down.

1. What is Ethereum?

Ethereum is a decentralized, open-source blockchain that supports smart contracts — self-executing programs that run when certain conditions are met. It was proposed by Vitalik Buterin in 2013 and launched in 2015.

The native currency of the Ethereum network is Ether (ETH), which is used to pay for transactions and computational services.

2. How is Ethereum Different from Bitcoin?

While Bitcoin is mainly a store of value, Ethereum is a platform for building applications.

3. Key Features of Ethereum

• Smart Contracts: Automate agreements and processes without intermediaries.
• DApps (Decentralized Apps): Apps that run on Ethereum without centralized servers.
• Token Standards: Developers can launch their own tokens (e.g., ERC-20, ERC-721 for NFTs).
• Security: Ethereum is secured by thousands of nodes worldwide.

4. Ethereum 2.0 – The Upgrade

Ethereum recently moved from Proof of Work (PoW) to Proof of Stake (PoS), reducing its energy consumption and making it more scalable. This upgrade, often referred to as Ethereum 2.0, aims to improve:

• Speed
• Energy efficiency
• Transaction cost (gas fees)

5. Real-World Applications of Ethereum

• DeFi Platforms: Uniswap, Aave, Compound
• NFT Marketplaces: OpenSea, Rarible
• DAOs (Decentralized Autonomous Organizations)
• Gaming and Metaverse Apps
• Digital Identity and Voting Systems

Ethereum is the backbone for much of the Web3 revolution.

Conclusion

Ethereum isn’t just a cryptocurrency — it’s a global computer powering next-generation apps and financial systems. If Bitcoin was the spark of blockchain, Ethereum is the fuel that’s driving the innovation of an open, decentralized future.

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