Ethereum and Smart Contracts Explained
Ethereum is a programmable blockchain platform that uses smart contracts — self-executing code-based agreements — to enable decentralized applications, finance, and digital ownership without the need for intermediaries.
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- smart contracts · blockchain · decentralized applications · Ether
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