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Does Ethereum Use UTXO Model?

Ethereum is a decentralized platform that runs smart contracts: applications that run exactly as programmed without any possibility of fraud or third party interference.

Ethereum uses a public blockchain similar to Bitcoin’s, but also enables advanced programmable transactions known as smart contracts. Smart contracts are digital contracts that can be programmed to run automatically when certain conditions are met.

Bitcoin’s blockchain uses a model called UTXO (unspent transaction output). Ethereum’s blockchain uses a model called account/balance.

NOTE: Warning: Ethereum does not use the Unspent Transaction Output (UTXO) model. Ethereum is a blockchain platform that uses its own unique transaction model. It is important to understand the differences between the two models and to ensure that you are familiar with both before making any decisions about your transactions.

The main difference between the two models is that UTXO requires each transaction to reference a previous UTXO, while account/balance only requires each transaction to reference the current state of the blockchain.

UTXO has the advantage of being more straightforward and easier to understand. However, account/balance has the advantage of being more flexible and powerful.

In conclusion, Ethereum does use the UTXO model.

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