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What Is 1 Ethereum Called?

1 Ethereum is called an “altcoin.” Ethereum is a decentralized platform that runs smart contracts: applications that run exactly as programmed without any possibility of fraud or third party interference. In other words, Ethereum is a programmable blockchain.

These apps run on a custom built blockchain, an enormously powerful shared global infrastructure that can move value around and represent the ownership of property. This enables developers to create markets, store registries of debts or promises, move funds in accordance with instructions given long in the past (like a will or a futures contract) and many other things that have not been invented yet, all without a middleman or counterparty risk.

NOTE: WARNING: Investing in any cryptocurrency, including Ethereum (1 ETH), is a highly speculative activity. You should always be aware of the risks involved and do your own research before investing. Ethereum (1 ETH) is a volatile asset that can go up and down quickly, so you should never invest more than you can afford to lose.

The Ethereum network went live on July 30th, 2015 with 72 million Ethereum premined.

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