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Ethereum is a peer-to-peer decentralised blockchain-based network that makes sure to be executed securely and verifies application code and smart contracts that are stored in the blockchain network, which are accomplished on its own when terms and conditions are predetermined. Smart contracts permit the users to make transactions with each other without a trusted central authority. Ethereum was first announced at the North American Bitcoin conference in Miami in January 2014. Ethereum is said to have a programming language that runs on blockchain. 

Company details:

• Founder : Vitalik Buterin.
• Co-founders: Gavin Wood, Charles Hoskinson, Anthony Di Lorio, and Joseph Lubin.
• Founded year: 2013
• Headquaters : Zug, Zeughausgasse 7A, Switzerland

Key features of Ethereum are : 

• Provides smart contracts or programmable contracts.
• Provides open-source apps powered by blockchain technology called dApps .
• Operates on an Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM) that executes code securely across the network.
• Native currency called ETH Cryptocurrency is used for transactions and fees.
• Secures the network and earns rewards.

FAQ's

1. What is Ethereum?
   

   Ethereum is a decentralised platform for money and other kinds of applications. 

2. What is the history of Ethereum?
   

   Ethereum was initially founded in 2013 by programmer Vitalik Buterin with his partners, Gavin Wood, Charles Hoskinson, Anthony Di Iorio, and Joseph Lubin. Later in 2014, further work on development began and was crowdfunded, and the network went live on 30 July 2015.