Ethereum

Ethereum is a decentralized blockchain platform launched in 2015 by Vitalik Buterin. It enables developers to build and deploy smart contracts and decentralized applications (dApps) without intermediaries. Ethereum’s native cryptocurrency, Ether (ETH), powers transactions, secures the network, and fuels the Web3 ecosystem. It has become the foundation for decentralized finance (DeFi), non-fungible tokens (NFTs), gaming, and other blockchain innovations.

• Supports smart contracts, enabling programmable and self-executing agreements.
• Hosts thousands of dApps across finance, gaming, and social platforms.
• Uses Ether (ETH) as its native currency for transactions and gas fees.
• Provides a decentralized, censorship-resistant infrastructure maintained by global nodes.
• Supports Layer 2 scaling solutions for faster and cheaper transactions.
• Acts as the backbone of Web3, empowering users to own digital assets and identity.

Ethereum usage:

$ sudo su
$ apt update
$ /usr/local/bin/geth version

Disclaimer: Ethereum is open-source software maintained by the Ethereum Foundation and its global community. It is provided "as is," without any warranty, express or implied. Users are responsible for proper setup, usage, and compliance with applicable open-source licensing and regulatory requirements.