Ethereum is a decentralized, open-source blockchain platform that enables the development of smart contracts and decentralized applications (DApps). Ethereum was first proposed in 2013 by Vitalik Buterin, a cryptocurrency researcher and programmer. The platform officially launched in July 2015 with the release of its first software version, called Frontier. Like Bitcoin, Ethereum uses a peer-to-peer network to operate, but it has its own unique features and capabilities. Ethereum allows developers to build and deploy smart contracts, which are self-executing programs that automatically enforce the rules and regulations of a particular transaction or agreement. Smart contracts can be used for a … Continue reading Ethereum (ETH): The Smart Contract Platform