Overview
Ethereum is a decentralized, open-source blockchain that enables developers to build smart contracts and decentralized applications without relying on central authorities. It supports programmable money, digital assets, and complex financial systems, and is the foundation for most DeFi, NFT, and on-chain application ecosystems today.
How it works
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