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Ethereum is a blockchain-powered platform that enables global value transfer using its native cryptocurrency, ether, without the need for intermediaries. But its capabilities go beyond simple transactions. Conceived by Vitalik Buterin in 2013, Ethereum was created to revolutionize the cryptocurrency space by empowering developers to build customized applications. These applications, known as decentralized applications (dapps), operate autonomously through the use of smart contracts. Smart contracts are self-executing programs coded into the Ethereum blockchain that automatically execute predefined actions when certain criteria are met. These actions can range from executing transactions to providing loans based on deposited collateral. Smart contracts are the foundation of all dapps on Ethereum, as well as on other blockchain platforms.