Ethereum is a decentralized, open-source blockchain platform that was created by Vitalik Buterin in 2013. It is the second-largest cryptocurrency platform by market capitalization, behind Bitcoin. Ethereum's main objective is to provide a decentralized platform for the development of decentralized applications (dApps) and smart contracts. One of Ethereum's defining features is its ability to support the creation of smart contracts. Smart contracts are computer programs that automati...