#ethereum # GT token
Ethereum (ETH) Overview
1. What is Ethereum?
Ethereum is a decentralized, open-source blockchain with smart contract functionality.
It was proposed by Vitalik Buterin in 2013 and launched in July 2015.
Ether (ETH) is the native cryptocurrency of Ethereum.
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2. Key Features
Feature Details
Smart Contracts Self-executing contracts with code defining the terms.
dApps Decentralized applications built on Ethereum.
DeFi Supports decentralized finance protocols.
NFTs Backbone for most non-fungible tokens (ERC-721).
Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM) Runs decentralized programs.
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