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Ethereum (ETH) is a decentralized, open-source blockchain that aims to be a global platform that aims to enable users around the world to write and run software that is resistant to censorship, disruption, and fraud. As the nonprofit Ethereum Foundation puts it, "It's not just for payments. It's a marketplace of financial services, games, and apps that can't steal your data or censor you." Ethereum is the second-largest cryptocurrency by market cap after Bitcoin as of 2023 and is a decentralized computing platform capable of running a wide range of applications, including a universe of decentralized finance (or DeFi) applications and services. This platform is powered by the native cryptocurrency Ether, which is used for various transactions within the Ethereum network, making it an integral part of the system.