Ethereum (blockchain)
Launched in July of 2015, Ethereum is one of the world’s leading programmable blockchains with two basic functions: a blockchainA blockchain is a shared digital ledger, or a continually up... More that can record transactions, and a virtual machine that can produce smart contractsA smart contract is a computer protocol intended to digitall... More. This programmability allows developers to build decentralized applications (DApps) off its smart contract technology, unlike BitcoinThe term "Bitcoin" can either refer to Bitcoin the network, ... More, which can only be used as a payment system. Examples of DApps built on the Ethereum network include, but are not limited to:
- ERC-20 tokensERC-20 tokens are a subset of Distributed Ledger Technology ... More that can function as a currency, a share in a company, points in a loyalty program, or even proof of ownership
- CryptocurrencyA cryptocurrency (or crypto currency) is a digital asset des... More wallets
- Financial applications
- Decentralized markets
- Games where you own in-game assets or actual currency