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What is Ethereum (ETH)?
Ethereum (ETH) is a decentralized blockchain platform that enables developers to build and deploy smart contracts and decentralized applications (dApps). Launched in 2015 by Vitalik Buterin and co-founders, Ethereum extended blockchain technology beyond simple transactions to programmable, self-executing agreements.
While Bitcoin functions primarily as digital money, Ethereum serves as a global computing platform. Its native currency, Ether (ETH), powers transactions and computational operations across the network. Developers pay gas fees in ETH to execute smart contracts.
Ethereum hosts the majority of decentralized finance (DeFi) protocols, NFT marketplaces, and Web3 applications. It remains the second-largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization and the foundation for thousands of tokens built on its ERC-20 standard.
How does Ethereum work?
Ethereum transitioned from Proof of Work to Proof of Stake (PoS) in September 2022 through an upgrade called The Merge. Validators now stake 32 ETH to participate in block production and earn rewards, reducing energy consumption by approximately 99.95%.
Smart contracts are programs stored on the Ethereum blockchain that execute automatically when predetermined conditions are met. These contracts enable trustless transactions — parties can exchange value without intermediaries because the code enforces the agreement.
The Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM) provides a standardized runtime environment where smart contracts execute identically across all nodes. Layer 2 solutions like Arbitrum and Optimism process transactions off the main chain, then settle on Ethereum for lower costs and higher throughput.
Ethereum Price History
Ethereum launched via an initial coin offering in 2014 at approximately $0.30 per ETH. The network went live in July 2015. By early 2018, ETH reached nearly $1,400 during the ICO boom before correcting sharply.
The 2020-2021 DeFi explosion and NFT surge drove ETH past $4,800 in November 2021. The successful transition to Proof of Stake in 2022 marked a significant technical milestone, though prices remained volatile amid broader market conditions.
ETH has demonstrated resilience through multiple market cycles. Its utility as the fuel for the largest smart contract ecosystem creates ongoing demand from developers, users, and investors seeking exposure to Web3 infrastructure.
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