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**Ethereum (ETH) Currency: The Future of Decentralized Finance**
Ethereum is the second largest digital currency after Bitcoin, characterized by being a smart platform that supports **smart contracts** and decentralized applications (DApps). ETH is used in decentralized finance (DeFi) and non-fungible tokens (NFTs). Despite its volatility, Ethereum remains a leader in the development of Web 3.0, but caution should be exercised regarding hacking risks and market fluctuations.
