#Ethereum
Ethereum: A Decentralized Revolution
Ethereum, launched in 2015, is the second cryptocurrency by market capitalization after Bitcoin. Unlike the latter, its goal is not to serve as digital money, but to create a decentralized computing platform allowing for various applications, particularly in decentralized finance (DeFi).
Applications on Ethereum use smart contracts, executing automatically without intermediaries. Ether (ETH), the native token, serves as "fuel" for these transactions. In 2022, Ethereum evolved to version 2.0, adopting a proof-of-stake (PoS) mechanism to improve speed and efficiency.
Although secure, the code of applications depends on the diligence of developers, making it essential to evaluate each application used. Ethereum continues to evolve, welcoming innovations like stablecoins and various dapps.
