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About Ethereum
Ethereum is a decentralized blockchain platform that introduced smart contracts — self-executing code that powers decentralized applications (dApps), NFTs, and DeFi protocols. Its native token, Ether, is used to pay for transaction fees ("gas") on the network.
Key facts
- Launched in 2015 by Vitalik Buterin and collaborators
- Switched from proof-of-work to proof-of-stake in 2022 ("The Merge")
- Powers most DeFi and NFT activity