Ethereum (ETH) is a decentralized, open-source blockchain platform that enables the creation of smart contracts and decentralized applications (dApps). It was first proposed in 2013 by Vitalik Buterin, a Russian-Canadian programmer and cryptocurrency researcher. Buterin had previously co-founded Bitcoin Magazine and had become interested in the possibilities of blockchain technology for more than just digital currency. In 2014, Buterin, along with several other co-founders, launched a crowdfu...
