Ethereum is a blockchain platform that enables decentralized applications (DApps).
Smart contracts are self-executing contracts with predefined rules.
Vitalik Buterin launched Ethereum in 2015.
Ether powers transactions and smart contracts on the network.
DApps run on Ethereum without central control.
A shift to Proof of Stake improved scalability.
Automation, trust, and cost savings drive adoption.
High gas fees and slow transaction speeds persist.
NFTs and DeFi rely heavily on Ethereum.
Ethereum aims to lead in decentralized innovation.