Introduction to Ethereum
Ethereum (ETH), a household name in the world of cryptocurrencies, has revolutionized the way we perceive digital assets and blockchain technology. Since its inception, Ethereum has garnered immense popularity for its innovative features and capabilities beyond just being a digital currency. Founded by Vitalik Buterin, Ethereum has evolved into a decentralized platform that enables developers to create smart contracts and decentralized applications (DApps).
The Ethereum blockchain launched in 2015, with Ether (ETH) being its native token, used for governance and to pay transaction fees. Since launch, Ether has grown to become the second largest cryptocurrency by market cap, second only to Bitcoin.