Ethereum (ETH)
Asset ID: 2
Ethereum (ETH) is the second-largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization, recognized for pioneering smart contracts, decentralized finance (DeFi), and decentralized applications (DApps). Launched in 2015 by Vitalik Buterin, Ethereum aims to transform the blockchain industry by enabling decentralized applications to operate on a global network of nodes. Ether (ETH) serves as the network’s native currency, powering transactions and smart contract execution. Ethereum’s Core Utility and Ecosystem Ethereum’s main strength lies in its support for smart contracts, which allow developers to create decentralized applications (DApps) across sectors such as finance, gaming, and supply chain. These applications operate independently without centralized control. Ethereum also underpins NFTs, decentralized exchanges (DEXs), and a wide range of DeFi protocols, making it a fundamental layer of the decentralized internet. Ethereum provides a trustless environment where smart contracts execute automatically. Gas fees, paid in ETH, maintain network functionality and efficiency. Every transaction or contract interaction requires gas, making ETH essential to the ecosystem. Over time, Ethereum has evolved into a comprehensive platform for DApps, NFTs, and decentralized services. Ethereum transitioned from Proof-of-Work (PoW) to Proof-of-Stake (PoS) during The Merge in September 2022, reducing energy consumption by over 99%. Instead of miners, validators now secure the network by staking ETH. Major Ethereum Upgrades Ethereum’s development has progressed through a series of key upgrades, each improving performance, scalability, and usability: Frontier (2015): Marked the launch of the Ethereum mainnet, introducing smart contracts and DApps. Constantinople & Istanbul (2019): Enhanced efficiency and reduced gas costs for smart contract operations. London (EIP-1559) (2021): Redesigned the fee system and introduced ETH burning, adding a deflationary mechanism. The Merge (2022): Shifted Ethe
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