What is Ethereum?

Ethereum is a decentralized, open-source blockchain platform featuring smart contract functionality. Ether (ETH) is the native cryptocurrency of the platform and the second-largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization after Bitcoin.
What is Ethereum?
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