Ethereum is a decentralized blockchain platform that allows developers to build and deploy smart contracts and decentralized applications (DApps). It was proposed by Vitalik Buterin in late 2013 and development began in early 2014, with the network going live on July 30, 2015. Ethereum introduced significant innovations beyond the capabilities of the Bitcoin blockchain, primarily focusing on enabling programmable and self-executing contracts. Here are some key aspects of Ethereum:Smart Contra...