Ethereum vs Smart Contracts

Quick comparison to help you distinguish these two crypto terms.

Ethereum
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fundamentals

A decentralized blockchain platform that enables developers to build and deploy smart contracts and decentralized applications (dApps), extending beyond simple value transfer to programmable, automated agreements.

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Smart Contracts
beginner
fundamentals

Smart contracts are self-executing programs stored on a blockchain that automatically perform predefined actions when specific conditions are met, without needing any intermediary.

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