What is Ethereum?
Launched in July of 2015, Ethereum is one of the world’s leading programmable blockchains with two basic functions: a blockchain
A blockchain—the technology underlying bitcoin and other c... More that can record transactions, and a virtual machine that can produce smart contracts
What are smart contracts? A smart contract is a computer pro... More. This programmability allows developers to build decentralized applications (DApps) off its smart contract technology, unlike Bitcoin
Bitcoin is a digital currency (also called crypto-currency) ... More, which can only be used as a payment system. Examples of DApps built on the Ethereum network include, but are not limited to:
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- ERC-20 tokens
What are ERC-20 tokens? ERC-20 tokens are tokens designed an... More that can function as a currency, a share in a company, points in a loyalty program, or even proof of ownership - Cryptocurrency
A 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
- ERC-20 tokens