Glossary term

Ethereum

An open source blockchain that acts as a distributed computing platform and operating system, allowing decentralized applications and smart contracts be executed.

  • Updated August 17, 2018
  • First published April 25, 2018
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An open source blockchain that acts as a distributed computing platform and operating system, allowing decentralized applications and smart contracts be executed.