Ethereum is a decentralized platform that enables 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 uses blockchain technology, similar to Bitcoin, but with some key differences. While Bitcoin's primary focus is on being a digital currency, Ethereum's main purpose is to serve as a platform for decentralized a...