What is the Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM)?
The Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM) is the computation engine that powers the Ethereum blockchain. Every smart contract on Ethereum runs …
Ethereum Basics
Everything you need to understand Ethereum from the ground up. This section covers what Ethereum is, how the blockchain works, what smart contracts do, why gas fees exist, and how proof of stake replaced proof of work. If you are new to Ethereum, start here.
Ethereum proof of stake explained: how The Merge changed everything
On September 15, 2022, Ethereum switched off its mining hardware and replaced it with a system secured by staked ETH. …
What are Ethereum gas fees and why do they exist?
Every transaction on Ethereum carries a cost. That cost is called an Ethereum gas fee. You pay it when you …
What are smart contracts? Ethereum killer feature explained
A smart contract is a program stored on the blockchain that runs automatically when certain conditions are met. You write …
How does Ethereum work? Blockchain, nodes and transactions explained
Ethereum is a network of thousands of computers that all hold the same database and follow the same rules. No …
Who created Ethereum? The story of Vitalik Buterin and the co-founders
Ethereum has eight co-founders. That number is unusual for any tech project, let alone one that became the second-largest blockchain …
What is Ether (ETH)? The difference between Ethereum and ETH
Most people use the words interchangeably. Exchanges list it as ETH. News headlines call it Ethereum. But the two are …
What is Ethereum (ETH) and how does it work?
Ethereum is a programmable blockchain. It lets developers build applications that run without a central authority, and it lets anyone …
