Ethereum is a decentralized software platform based on blockchain technology. It is most famous for its native cryptocurrency, ether (ETH). Developers use Ethereum to create decentralized digital technologies such as smart contracts, tokens, and decentralized applications (Dapps).  Created with the goal of being scalable, programmable, secure, and decentralized, Ethereum is the blockchain of choice for developers and businesses, changing how many industries operate and how we live our lives.