Ethereum and the Rise of Smart Contracts
Ethereum, a decentralized blockchain platform, revolutionized the world of cryptocurrency and beyond by introducing the concept of smart contracts. While Bitcoin popularized the idea of digital currencies, Ethereum’s innovation was its ability to run decentralized applications (dApps) and facilitate complex financial transactions using smart contracts. This development expanded the potential of blockchain technology from a simple digital ledger to a platform for building decentralized applications that could automate complex processes in various industries, including finance, supply chain, real estate, and...