Ethereum is a decentralized blockchain platform that enables developers to build and deploy smart contracts and decentralized applications (dApps). Unlike Bitcoin, which is primarily used as digital money, Ethereum is designed to be programmable—powering everything from finance and gaming to supply chain and identity systems.

At the heart of Ethereum is its native cryptocurrency, Ether (ETH), which fuels transactions and smart contract execution across the network. Known for pioneering the concept of decentralized finance (DeFi) and NFTs, Ethereum continues to be a key driver of innovation in the blockchain ecosystem.