Ethereum

== English == === Etymology === Coined by Russian-Canadian computer scientist Vitalik Buterin after browsing a list of fictional elements on Wikipedia; based on ether. === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /ɪˈθɪəɹiəm/ === Noun === Ethereum (uncountable) An open source, blockchain-based cryptocurrency network, that features smart contracts. (proscribed) Ether, the cryptocurrency used in that network. Synonym: ETH ==== Translations ==== === See also === bitcoin cryptocurrency smart contract === Further reading === Ethereum on Wikipedia.Wikipedia