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Ethereum
[H1] The internet that belongs to you
Ethereum is the global network where you control your assets, your data, and your identity.Start here
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Never offline100% uptime10 yearsSince 2015Proven track record
[H2] Built to last
Ethereum has run continuously since 2015 without a single second of downtime.The code is open for anyone to verify. No company runs it, no one can shut it down, and thousands of independent operators keep it going worldwide.Get ETH
[H2] What makes Ethereum different
Principles that set Ethereum apart from traditional systems
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[H3] Direct ownership
Your bank balance is a custody promise. Your Ethereum balance is true ownership.$4.6B+Daily trading volume (USD)
[H3] Public rules
The code is public, agreements execute exactly as written. Think vending machine versus hoping the cashier gives correct change.
[H3] Global
Anyone, anywhere can use Ethereum. No permission needed.
[H3] Free access
No credit check, no minimum balance, no account approval. If you have internet, you're in.
[H3] Nobody owns Ethereum
Changes happen through open proposals that anyone can participate in. Think community garden versus corporate farm.What is Ethereum?
[H2] Get started on Ethereum
Takes 2 minutes to get started. No credit check, no paperwork, no minimum balance.
[H3] Understand Ethereum
Start here. Learn what it is, why it matters, and how it works in plain language.What is Ethereum?How do wallets work?DeFi, stablecoins, and NFTs explainedStart learning
[H3] Start building
For developers. Access documentation, tools, and tutorials to build on Ethereum.Developer documentationSmart contract tutorialsDevelopment tools & frameworksView materials
[H3] For enterprise
Business use cases, institutional resources, and how Ethereum can serve your organization.Enterprise use casesPrivate & permissioned networksInstitutional resourcesExplore enterprise (opens in a new tab)

[H1] Developers
[H2] Ethereum developer resources
A builders manual for Ethereum. Everything you need to build and scale your onchain app.
[H2] What do you want to build today?
Everything you need to learn and build your first apps on Ethereum
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Beginner
[H3] Tokenization
Create a unique token to learn the basics of scaffold-eth.Start quest (opens in a new tab)
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Intermediate
[H3] DEX
Build a simple automated market maker, provide liquidity, and implement token swaps.Start quest (opens in a new tab)
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Advanced
[H3] Stablecoins
Build a stablecoin and learn stability mechanisms and price oracles.Start quest (opens in a new tab)
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[H3] Challenges and mentorship
Receive mentorship from others, and learn how to collaborate with fellow developers.SpeedRun Ethereum (opens in a new tab)
[H2] Get paid well. Stay remote. Build the future.
Over half of blockchain careers are remote-first with some estimates putting the number as high as 70%.$93 - 169KAvg developer salary $80 - 255KAvg salary in blockchain industry
[H3] Money you can program
Write code that defines how value moves, when, and to whom. No banks, no intermediaries, just logic you define.
[H3] Future-proof skills
Learn the building blocks of the next internet. The tech might evolve, but the principles of web3 are here to stay.
[H3] Censorship resistance
Build projects and commerce that can't be silenced by governments, corporations, or algorithms. If it matters, it stays online.
[H3] Digital sovereignty
Own your identity, assets, and creations online without relying on platforms that can delete you.
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[H2] Build onchain with agents
Structured Ethereum knowledge for the agentic stack. Give your AI agent the context it needs to read state, send transactions, and coordinate with protocols, without leaving the model's context window.$ █Build with ethskills (opens in a new tab)
[H2] Helpful developer resources
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[H3] Quickstart your idea
Bootstrap your Ethereum app stack in seconds. Read Scaffold-ETH 2 (opens in a new tab)npx create-eth@latestScaffold-ETH 2 llms-full.txt (opens in a new tab)
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[H3] Get help
If you are stuck or need help solving problems, be sure to ask for guidance.Stack Exchange (opens in a new tab)
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[H3] Resources
Want to experiment first, ask questions later? Check sandboxes, bootcamps etc.Play with code
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[H3] Tutorials
Learn Ethereum development step-by-step from builders who have already done it.View tutorials
[H2] Video courses
Want to kickstart your professional career in blockchain? These courses will prepare you to get hired as blockchain developer.
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3-hour course
[H3] Blockchain basics
Learn how blockchains and smart contracts work, create a wallet, and sign your first transaction. (opens in a new tab)
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5-hour course
[H3] Solidity smart contract development
Solidity Programming is your gateway to web3 development in Ethereum compatible ecosystems. (opens in a new tab)
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10-hour course
[H3] Foundry fundamentals
Level up your Solidity development skills with Foundry and advanced web3 development concepts and tools. (opens in a new tab)
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13-hour course
[H3] Advanced foundry
Master web3 development techniques with Advanced Foundry for Solidity smart contract development. (opens in a new tab)
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24-hour course
[H3] Smart contract security
Start your career as a smart contract security researcher! Learn smart contract auditing and the best practices. (opens in a new tab)
[H2] Explore the documentation
Understand the core concepts of Ethereum and blockchains
[H3] Introductions
Intro to EthereumAn introduction to blockchain and EthereumIntro to EtherAn introduction to cryptocurrency and EtherIntro to dappsAn introduction to decentralized applicationsIntro to the stackAn introduction to the Ethereum stackWeb2 vs Web3How the web3 world of development is differentProgramming languagesUsing Ethereum with familiar languages
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[H3] Fundamentals
AccountsContracts or people on the networkTransactionsThe way Ethereum state changesBlocksBatches of transactions added to the blockchainThe Ethereum virtual machine (EVM)The computer that processes transactionsGasEther needed to power transactionsNodes and clientsHow blocks and transactions are verified in the networkNetworksAn overview of Mainnet and the test networks
[H3] The stack
Smart contractsThe logic behind dapps – self-executing agreementsDevelopment frameworksTools for helping speed up developmentJavaScript librariesUsing JavaScript to interact with smart contractsBackend APIsUsing libraries to interact with smart contractsBlock explorersYour portal to Ethereum dataSmart contract securitySecurity measures to consider during development of smart contractsStorageHow to handle dapp storageDevelopment environmentsIDEs that are suitable for dapp development
[H2] Join hackathons
Hackathons are great opportunities to network and learn from others as well as start projects and earn prizes
[H3] Ethereum Mexico 2026
May 5 – Jun 16, 2026Ciudad de México, Mexico (opens in a new tab)
[H3] ETHBratislava
May 22, 2026Bratislava, Slovakia (opens in a new tab)
[H3] ETHGlobal New York
Jun 12 – 14, 2026New York City, USA (opens in a new tab)
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Jun 13 – 15, 2026Naples, Italy (opens in a new tab)
[H3] ETHGlobal Lisbon
Jul 24 – 26, 2026Lisbon, Portugal (opens in a new tab)Visit EthGlobal (opens in a new tab)
[H2] Are you a founder?
Have a project idea already or working on a prototype? Explore how to take your project to the next step. We can connect you with relevant organizations and experts in the field.Get in touch (opens email client)See grant options
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[H1] About ethereum.org
ethereum.org is a public, open-source resource for the Ethereum community that anyone can contribute to. We have a small core team dedicated to maintaining and developing the site with contributions from thousands of community members across the globe.
Nobody from ethereum.org will ever contact you. Do not respond.
[H2] A note on names
It's common for people to confuse names within the Ethereum landscape, which can lead to poor mental models about how Ethereum works. Here's a quick explainer to clear things up:
[H3] Ethereum
Ethereum is a public network, a blockchain, and an open-source protocol -- operated, governed, managed, and owned by a global community of tens of thousands of developers, node operators, ETH holders and users.
More about Ethereum
More on Ethereum governance
[H3] Ether (ETH)
Ether (also known by its ticker symbol, ETH) is the native currency transacted on Ethereum. ETH is needed to pay for usage of the Ethereum network (in the form of transaction fees). ETH is also used to secure the network with staking. When people talk about the price of Ethereum, they're referring to ETH the asset.
More about ETH
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[H3] Ethereum Foundation
A non-profit organization, funded initially by the crowdsale of ETH, dedicated to the support of the Ethereum network and ecosystem.
More about the Ethereum Foundation
[H3] ethereum.org
A public, open-source website and educational resource for the Ethereum community. ethereum.org is led by a small core team, funded by the Ethereum Foundation, with contributions from thousands of community members across the globe.
This page covers more information about ethereum.org.
[H2] Our mission
ethereum.org's mission is to be the best portal for Ethereum's growing community
We strive to build an easy-to-understand educational resource for all topics relating to Ethereum, designed to help new users become familiar with Ethereum and its key concepts. We want to:
explain Ethereum to anyone new to the technology
help new users get started with ETH and Ethereum
help new developers to start building
cover updates in the Ethereum world
showcase resources created by the community
bring Ethereum education to as many languages as possible
To achieve this mission, our team focuses on two primary goals on ethereum.org:
[H3] 1. Improve user experience for ethereum.org visitors
Extend, improve, and keep content up-to-date
Improve usability and accessibility via localization and web development best practices
Increase user engagement via features like surveys, quizzes, and web3 integrations
Keep the website lightweight and performant
[H3] 2. Grow, strengthen, and empower our community of contributors
Grow total number of contributors to the website
Improve contributor retention through engagement, acknowledgments, and rewards
Empower community members to make increasingly significant contributions
Facilitate greater diversity of contributions: code, content, design, translation, moderation
Keep the codebase modern, clean, and well-documented
[H2] Core principles
We have some core principles that help guide us to accomplish our mission.
[H3] 1. ethereum.org is a portal to Ethereum ?
We want our users to have their interest piqued and their questions answered. So our portal needs to combine information, "magic moments" and links to the brilliant community resources that exist out there. The purpose of our content is to be an “onboarding portal” and not a substitute for the extensive resources that already exist. We're keen to support and integrate with community built resources, giving them more visibility and making them more discoverable.
Ethereum's community is at the heart of this: we need to not just serve the community, but work with them and incorporate their feedback. The website isn't just for the community we have now but for the community we hope to grow into. We must remember our community is global, containing people from many languages, regions, and cultures.
[H3] 2. ethereum.org is always evolving ?
Ethereum and the community are always evolving, so ethereum.org will too. That's why the site has a simple design system & modular structure. We make iterative changes as we learn more about how people use the site and what the community wants from it.
We're open source, with a community of contributors, so you can propose changes or help us out too.
Learn about contributing
[H3] 3. ethereum.org is not a typical product website ?
Ethereum is a big thing: it includes a community, a technology, a set of ideas and ideologies, and more.
This means the website needs to handle many different user journeys, from “a developer who wants a specific tool” and “a newcomer who just bought some ETH and doesn’t know what a wallet is".
"What is the best website for a blockchain platform?" remains an open question - we are pioneers. Building this requires experimentation.
[H2] Product roadmap
To make our work more accessible and to foster more community collaboration, the ethereum.org core team publishes an overview of our shape up cycle (opens in a new tab) roadmap goals.
View our 2025 Cycle 1 product roadmap (opens in a new tab)
How's that sound? We always appreciate feedback on our roadmap - if there's something you think we should work on, please let us know! We welcome ideas and PRs from anyone in the community.
Want to get involved? Learn more about contributing, hit us up on Twitter (opens in a new tab), or join the community discussions in our Discord server (opens in a new tab).
[H2] Design principles
We use a set of design principles to guide our content and design decisions on the site.
[H2] Design system
We built and released a design system (opens in a new tab) to ship features more quickly and let community members participate in the open design of ethereum.org.
Want to get involved? Follow along in Figma (opens in a new tab), the GitHub issue (opens in a new tab) and join the conversation in our #design Discord channel (opens in a new tab).
[H2] Style guide
We have a style guide to standardize certain aspects of writing content to make the contribution process smoother.
Make sure you read our principles and our style guide if you'd like to contribute to the site.
We welcome feedback on our design principles, design system and the style guide. Remember, ethereum.org is for the community, by the community.
[H2] License
The ethereum.org website is open source and built under an MIT License (opens in a new tab) unless otherwise specified. More on terms of use of ethereum.org.
[H2] Open jobs
Although this website is open-source and anyone can work on it, we do have a team dedicated to ethereum.org and other Ethereum Foundation web projects.
We'll post any job openings here. If you don't see a role here for you, head over to our Discord server (opens in a new tab) and let us know how you'd like to work with us!
Looking beyond the ethereum.org team? Check out other Ethereum related jobs.Page last update: February 23, 2026
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[H1] What is Ethereum?
Ethereum is a decentralized blockchain network and software development platform, powered by the cryptocurrency ether (ETH).It's home to thousands of cryptocurrencies and applications across DeFi, NFTs, gaming, decentralized social media and stablecoins.Page last update: February 24, 2026
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T (opens in a new tab)+4See contributorsOn this pageEthereum is an open, public blockchain launched in July 2015 by a software developer called Vitalik Buterin and a small team of co-founders.The idea behind Ethereum was simple. While Bitcoin lets you send and receive digital cash, Ethereum would build on this with open-source programs called smart contracts.Smart contracts let anyone create their own digital assets and decentralized applications (dapps) that run 24/7, globally. And unlike banks, corporations or other institutions, smart contracts are available to anyone with an internet connection.Since 2015, Ethereum has grown into a thriving ecosystem of digital assets like stablecoins, non-fungible tokens (NFTs), and governance tokens, as well as a sprawling world of dapps for decentralized finance (DeFi), art and collectibles, gaming and decentralized social media.Collectively, this ecosystem is called "web3", representing the third phase of the internet centered around ownership.Today, Ethereum is used by millions of people (opens in a new tab) around the world holding billions of dollars (opens in a new tab) in assets who send and receive trillions of dollars (opens in a new tab) every year—all without a bank.At the heart of all this is Ethereum's native cryptocurrency ether (ETH), a new kind of digital money used to power the whole network.
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[H2] What is the Ethereum network?
You can think of the ethereum network as a global digital infrastructure that anyone can use but nobody can abuse.The network is made up of thousands of independent computers around the world called nodes. These nodes, run by regular people, work together to provide financial services and digital applications to anyone, anywhere.The Ethereum network has 3 key advantages over traditional networks owned by institutions. These are censorship resistance, enhanced security and improved reliability.
[H3] Censorship resistant
While traditional apps and financial services rely on banks or corporations that can decide to block access or freeze accounts, dapps on Ethereum are censorship resistant.This is because ethereum's network of nodes record every single transaction without discrimination—and this rule is embedded in the code.
[H3] Highly secure
While many apps today are hosted on cloud providers like AWS and can be vulnerable to takedowns and attacks, dapps on Ethereum are secured by the network itself. Every node stores and syncs the entire state of Ethereum, including all contracts.If someone tried to change a contract, the network would reject it since it wouldn't match their records. To take down a single app, attackers need to take over the entire network, which would cost billions and be extremely hard to coordinate.
[H3] Durable and reliable
Downtime on cloud hosting platforms can take apps offline, but Ethereum's design ensures perfect uptime. The network will keep running even if some nodes go offline due to software bugs, government crackdowns, natural disaster, or war.Millions of people use thousands of dapps on Ethereum every day. While high demand can lead to elevated transaction fees, it reflects the strength of a network that prioritizes security, decentralization, and the guarantee that it's always available when you need it.
[H3] Ethereum extensions (Layer 2)
Different teams have created Layer 2 (L2) networks that run on top of Ethereum to increase Ethereum's capacity. L2s act like express lanes, making transactions faster and cheaper—sometimes costing less than a cent on average.Some of the most popular L2s including Optimism (opens in a new tab), Arbitrum (opens in a new tab), ZKSync (opens in a new tab), and Base (opens in a new tab) now process millions of transactions worth billions of dollars each year.Learn more about the Ethereum network
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[H2] What is ether (ETH)?
Ether (ETH) is the native cryptocurrency of Ethereum.It's a new kind of digital money you can send to anyone, anywhere in the world in seconds for as little as a few cents. But ETH is about more than just payments. It plays a vital role in keeping the Ethereum network running.When you use Ethereum to send money, collect art or build a new dapp, you pay a small transaction fee (or gas fee) in ETH. This fee helps prevent spam and rewards the people called validators who process transactions.These validators help secure the ethereum network through a system called staking. By locking up their ETH they're eligible to process transactions. In return, they earn ETH as a reward. This gives Ethereum its own self-sustaining economy, powered by users rather than companies.Unlike many traditional currencies, ETH can become more scarce over time. Every time someone uses Ethereum, a small portion of ETH is burned, which permanently removes it from the supply. On busy days, more ETH is burned than created, making ETH deflationary and increasing its value over time. The more Ethereum is used, the more ETH is burned.Because of this, many people see ETH as an investment and choose to hold, stake or lend it to grow their savings.Learn more about ether (ETH)
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[H2] How does Ethereum work?
When Ethereum launched in 2015, it used a system called proof of work.This mechanism, pioneered by Bitcoin, is how all computers agreed on who owns what. Computers would use a lot of energy trying to solve a complex mathematical puzzle. The winner would get to propose a block of incoming transactions and earn new ETH.In 2022, Ethereum upgraded to a new system called proof of stake that's 99% more energy efficient. Instead of mathematical puzzles, validators lock their ETH as a security deposit to earn the right to process transactions.If they do it correctly, they earn ETH. If they cheat, they lose some of their stake.Here's an example:When you send $10 in stablecoins to a friend on Ethereum:You open your wallet, add the account address to send to and the amount, then click send.Your wallet signs the payment and broadcasts it to the network.The payment waits in the public queue (mempool) until a block proposer picks it.The block proposer adds it to the next block of transactions, broadcasts it, and earns a fee.The stablecoin contract moves $10 from you to your friend, and both wallets update.A global network of validators double-check and attest to the validity of the changes.When you mint a $5 collectible on Ethereum:You connect your wallet to the dapp and choose the item to mint.You confirm the purchase; the wallet signs and broadcasts the transaction.The mint request joins the mempool and is added to a block by a validator.The NFT smart contract records your wallet as the new owner.Your new collectible appears in your wallet a few seconds later.This is all possible thanks to the power of smart contracts; open-source programs that live on Ethereum and run 24/7, 365 accessible to anyone, anywhere.Every transaction, update, and action is synced across thousands of independent nodes. This gives Ethereum its reliability, transparency, and censorship resistance.Learn more about how Ethereum works Read developer docs for a technical overview of Ethereum
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[H2] What is Ethereum used for?
People use Ethereum to do things that weren't possible before.Farmers in Kenya can receive automated insurance on their crops (opens in a new tab) without applying to a bank. Businesses like Visa can launch new payment systems that works globally (opens in a new tab) from day one. Global organizations like the UN can deliver aid to refugees (opens in a new tab) saving millions in bank fees.These dapps and assets run on Ethereum using open-source code and can't be restricted, censored or turned off.Here's how different groups are using it today:
[H3] Consumers
Millions of people already use dapps on Ethereum to move money, trade, and own digital assets every day. Unlike traditional apps, there's no need to register with your name, wait for a bank to approve you, or hand over your personal data.With just a wallet and an internet connection you can:Access financial services without a bank account or credit historyOwn digital collectibles, art, and assets that can't be copied or confiscatedSign into dapps using your wallet, not your email—no passwords, no personal information necessaryParticipate in global communities where you can vote, contribute, and earn borderlessly
[H3] Businesses & developers
Launch dapps with built-in global payments system from day oneDeploy tamper-proof contracts that automatically enforce agreementsCreate financial products that anyone can build on and drive value toFor example, PayPal launched its own stablecoin, PYUSD, on Ethereum (opens in a new tab). This is a sign that even the world's largest payments companies see the benefit of Ethereum's open and programmable nature.
[H3] Governments
Governments are also starting to explore what Ethereum makes possible.Distribute public funds and benefits directly to citizens with full transparencyIssue digital IDs or records that are verifiable and portable across bordersBuild tamper-proof public infrastructure for voting, land titles, and registriesIn another case, Ukraine's Ministry of Digital Transformation used Ethereum to distribute wartime aid (opens in a new tab).Funds were sent directly to citizens and NGOs using open smart contracts, providing transparency, speed, and accountability during a crisis.
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[H2] How to start using Ethereum
Getting started with Ethereum is easier than you might think.You don't need permission. You don't need a bank or even an ID document. All you need to get started is a device and an internet connection.
[H3] For individuals
The first step is downloading a wallet.Popular wallets like Zerion (opens in a new tab), Rainbow (opens in a new tab), and Coinbase Wallet (opens in a new tab) are free and easy to use. Once your wallet is set up, you can:Buy a small amount of ETH on an exchange or directly inside some walletsUse that ETH to pay for transactions like sending tokens or collecting NFTsExplore dapps like Zora (opens in a new tab), Uniswap (opens in a new tab), or Farcaster (opens in a new tab)—no new logins or approvals neededThese priorities will help ensure Ethereum is secure, scalable and user friendly as more people rely on the network everyday.These dapps run in your browser and work with your wallet instantly. You can start using Ethereum in minutes.Start hereSee apps
[H3] For developers
Ethereum is a playground for developers. You can start building without permission, approvals, or even real money.The Ethereum Developer Docs walk you through everything from writing your first smart contract to deploying on test networks like Sepolia.You can build full-stack dapps with tools like Hardhat (opens in a new tab), Foundry (opens in a new tab), and Ethers.js (opens in a new tab), or experiment with low-code platforms like thirdweb (opens in a new tab) or Moralis (opens in a new tab).Everything is open-source and composable, so you can remix and build on what's already out there without asking for permission.Start building on Ethereum
[H3] Use Ethereum in business
Enterprises are already using Ethereum to power new infrastructure.Many enterprises are starting with L2 networks like Optimism and Base to support high-volume use cases. These networks offer lower fees, faster speeds while still benefiting from Ethereum's security and removing counterparty risk. You can:Launch modular loyalty programs that boost retention and cut third-party costsTokenize assets like tickets, coupons, or certificates to reduce fraud and resale riskEnable instant global payments to lower transaction fees and unlock new marketsFor example, in 2025, Shopify launched on Base (opens in a new tab) to allow consumers to spend stablecoins with millions of merchants around the globe.Use Ethereum in business (opens in a new tab)
[H2] What's the difference between Ethereum and Bitcoin?
Bitcoin and Ethereum are the two biggest cryptocurrencies in the world.They both let you send money without a bank, both run on blockchain technology, and both are open to anyone. But that's where the similarities end.
[H3] Bitcoin is like digital gold.
It has a fixed supply of 21 million coins, a narrow focus on peer-to-peer payments, and a basic scripting language that limits what you can build with it. This simplicity is by design since Bitcoin prioritizes predictability, durability, and long-term security over flexibility.
[H3] Ethereum takes a broader approach.
It's not just money, it's programmable infrastructure. Instead of just sending and receiving value, Ethereum lets developers build entire applications. You've already seen this in action: from lending markets and stablecoins to collectibles, social media, and real-time payments—all powered by smart contracts and secured by ETH.
[H3] The way the networks reach consensus is also different.
Bitcoin uses miners to secure the network. These are powerful computers that compete to solve complex puzzle, and the winner gets to add the next block of transactions to the chain and claim bitcoins as a reward. This process is called mining and it uses large amounts of electricity.Ethereum used to work like this too. But in 2022, it transitioned from proof of work to proof of stake. Today, transactions are confirmed by validators who lock up ETH as collateral. Honest validators earn ETH rewards while any dishonest ones lose part of their stake. This shift made Ethereum over 99.988% more energy efficient without sacrificing security or decentralization.
[H3] There's also a difference in how supply is handled.
Bitcoin has a fixed supply. There will only ever be 21 million coins. Ethereum, on the other hand, has a dynamic supply. New ETH is issued to reward validators, while a portion is burned with every transaction. This means Ethereum can't just "print infinite ETH."The issuance rate is limited by how much ETH is staked. As more ETH is staked, individual rewards decrease, creating a natural balance. This design ensures a sustainable security budget well into the future, without relying solely on transaction fees.In short, Bitcoin is a tool for sending value. Ethereum is a platform for building it.Learn more about the difference between Ethereum and Bitcoin
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[H2] When did Ethereum launch, who founded it and who runs it n

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[H1] Where to get ETH
You can earn ETH, receive it from your peers, or buy it from exchanges and apps.
[H4] Current ETH price (USD)
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[H3] Centralized exchanges
Exchanges are businesses that let you buy crypto using traditional currencies. They have custody over any ETH you buy until you send it to a wallet you control.See a list of exchanges
[H3] Earn ETH
You can earn ETH by working for DAOs or companies that pay in crypto, winning bounties, finding software bugs and more.Learn about DAOs
[H3] Receive ETH from your peers
Once you have an Ethereum account, all you need to do is share your address to start sending and receiving ETH (and other tokens) peer-to-peer.More on wallets
[H3] Decentralized exchanges (DEXs)
If you want more control, buy ETH using . With a DEX you can trade digital assets without ever giving control of your funds to a centralized company.Try a DEX
[H3] Wallets
Some wallets let you buy crypto with a debit/credit card, bank transfer or even Apple Pay. Geographical restrictions apply.More on wallets
[H3] Staking rewards
If you already have some ETH, you can earn more by running a validator node. You get paid for doing this verification work in ETH.Learn more about stakingAll products listed on this page are not official endorsements, and are provided for informational purposes only. If you want to add a product or provide feedback on the policy raise an issue in GitHub. Raise issue (opens in a new tab)New to ETH? Here's an overview to get you started. What's ETH?
[H2] What country do you live in?
Exchanges have restrictions on where they can sell crypto. This is an indicative list of services thought to operate in each country. Inclusion here is not an endorsement - you should do your own research!
[H2] Decentralized exchanges (DEXs)
[H3] What are DEXs?
Decentralized exchanges are open marketplaces for ETH and other tokens. They connect buyers and sellers directly.Instead of using a trusted third party to safeguard funds in the transaction, they use code. The seller's ETH will only be transferred when payment is guaranteed. This type of code is known as a smart contract. More on smart contractsThis means there are fewer geographical restrictions than with centralized alternatives. If someone is selling what you want and accepting a payment method you can provide, you’re good to go.You will need a wallet to use a DEX.Get a walletNote: many dexes use wrapped ether (WETH) to function. Learn more about wrapped ether.
[H3] Buy with other crypto
Swap your tokens for other people's ETH. And vice versa.Uniswap (opens in a new tab)Carbon DeFi (opens in a new tab)These DEXs aren't for beginners as you'll need some ETH to use them. These are just examples, not endorsed products. Do your own research!
[H2] Keeping your ETH safe
[H3] Community posts on security
Protecting yourself and your funds (opens in a new tab)MyCryptoThe keys to keeping your crypto safe (opens in a new tab)CoinbaseEthereum isn't controlled by any single organization - it is decentralized.This means you need to take the security of your funds seriously. With ETH, you’re not trusting a bank or company to look after your assets, you’re taking responsibility for yourself.
[H3] Keep your ETH in your own wallet
One of the main features of Ethereum is that you keep control of your own assets by managing your own account. This means you don't have to trust any third party with your assets, and you are protected from any custodian acting dishonestly, going bankrupt or getting hacked. However, it also means you take responsibility for your own security.Check out wallets
[H3] Your ETH address
When you download a wallet it will create a public ETH address for you. Here's what one looks like:0x0125e2478d69eXaMpLe81766fef5c120d30fb53fExample: Do not copyThink of this like your email address, but instead of mail it can receive ETH. If you want to transfer ETH from an exchange to your wallet, use your address as the destination. Be sure to always double check before you send!
[H3] Follow wallet instructions
If you lose access to your account, you’ll lose access to your funds. Your wallet should give you instructions on protecting against this. Be sure to follow them carefully – in most cases, no one can help you if you lose access to your account.Page last update: April 30, 2026
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Wallets store and transact your ETH. You can choose from a variety of products that tailor to your needs.
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[H3] Buy crypto / Sell for cash
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[H3] Features
Connect to dappsYou can connect to applications that support WalletConnect or an alternativeNFT supportWallets that support viewing and interacting with your NFTsStakingStake ETH directly from the walletLayer 2Wallets supporting Ethereum layer 2sSwapsSwap ERC-20 tokens directly in the walletHardware wallet supportWallets that can connect to hardware wallet for better securityENS supportWallets that support Ethereum Name Service (ENS)
[H3] Security
Open sourceOpen-source software lets anyone audit the integrity and security of the applicationPersonal ownershipWallets that do not control your private keys
[H3] Smart contract
MultisigWallets that require multiple signatures to authorize a transactionSocial recoveryWallets that allow guardians to change the signing key for smart contract walletsPrivacyWallets that support built-in private transactionsSmart accountsUse a smart contract as your wallet account. Pay gas fees with tokens other than ETH, recover your wallet if you lose your keys, and bundle multiple actions into one transaction.Account upgradesAdd smart features to your existing account. Keep your existing address while gaining abilities like batched transactions and sponsored gas fees.
[H3] Advanced
RPC importingWallets supporting custom RPC endpoints to connect to different nodes or networksToken importingImport any ERC-20 token to use in the walletGas fee customizationCustomize your gas amounts (base fee, priority fee, and max fee)Showing all wallets (52)BraavosNFTsiOS · Android · Chromium · FirefoxEnglish Visit website (opens in a new tab)Railway WalletiOS · Android · Linux · Windows · macOSEnglish Visit website (opens in a new tab)PillarXNFTsiOS · AndroidEnglish Visit website (opens in a new tab)Loopring walletNFTsiOS · AndroidEnglish, Chinese, Turkish, Portuguese, French Visit website (opens in a new tab)Bitget walletNFTsFinanceiOS · Android · ChromiumEnglish, Chinese, Chinese (Taiwan), Korean, Japanese Visit website (opens in a new tab)FoxWalletNFTsiOS · Android · ChromiumEnglish, Chinese, Ukrainian, Russian, Spanish Visit website (opens in a new tab)TrezorHardwareFinanceiOS · Android · Linux · Windows · macOS · HardwareEnglish, Spanish, Czech, German, French Visit website (opens in a new tab)RainbowNew to cryptoNFTsFinanceiOS · Android · Chromium · FirefoxEnglish, Spanish, French, Hindi, Indonesian Visit website (opens in a new tab)TokenPocketNFTsHardwareFinanceiOS · Android · Chromium · HardwareEnglish, Arabic, Bangla, Danish, German Visit website (opens in a new tab)FrameNFTsFinanceDeveloperLinux · Windows · macOS · Chromium · FirefoxEnglish Visit website (opens in a new tab)Aurox WalletNFTsFinanceDeveloperChromiumEnglish Visit website (opens in a new tab)BlockWalletFinanceDeveloperChromium · FirefoxEnglish Visit website (opens in a new tab)Clear WalletDeveloperChromiumEnglish Visit website (opens in a new tab)AlphaWalletNFTsiOS · AndroidEnglish, Chinese, Spanish, French, Vietnamese Visit website (opens in a new tab)ClaveiOS · AndroidEnglish Visit website (opens in a new tab)Zerion WalletNew to cryptoNFTsFinanceDeveloperiOS · Android · macOS · ChromiumEnglish, Russian, Turkish, Spanish, German Visit website (opens in a new tab)Trust WalletNFTsFinanceDeveloperiOS · Android · ChromiumEnglish, Arabic, French, German, Hindi Visit website (opens in a new tab)ExodusFinanceiOS · Android · Linux · Windows · macOS · ChromiumEnglish Visit website (opens in a new tab)Edge WalletFinanceiOS · Android · macOSEnglish, Spanish, Italian, Russian, Portuguese Visit website (opens in a new tab)Gem WalletNFTsDeveloperiOS · Android · macOSEnglish, Spanish, German, French, Chinese Visit website (opens in a new tab)ShapeShiftFinanceiOS · Android · Chromium · FirefoxEnglish, Spanish, German, French, Chinese Visit website (opens in a new tab)Infinex Wallet & Crypto SuperappNFTsChromiumEnglish Visit website (opens in a new tab)OneKeyNew to cryptoNFTsHardwareFinanceDeveloperiOS · Android · Linux · Windows · macOS · Chromium · Firefox · HardwareEnglish, Chinese, Chinese (Taiwan), Japanese, Korean Visit website (opens in a new tab)BurnerNFTsHardwareiOS · Android · Linux · Windows · macOS · Chromium · Firefox · HardwareEnglish Visit website (opens in a new tab)Coin WalletFinanceiOS · Android · Linux · Windows · macOSEnglish, Indonesian, Bosnian, Czech, German Visit website (opens in a new tab)TahoNFTsFinanceChromiumEnglish Visit website (opens in a new tab)Torus WalletNFTsDeveloperEnglish, German, Japanese, Korean, Chinese Visit website (opens in a new tab)Ctrl WalletNFTsFinanceiOS · Android · ChromiumEnglish, French, German, Russian Visit website (opens in a new tab)KeystoneHardwareHardwareEnglish, Chinese, Spanish, Korean, Japanese Visit website (opens in a new tab)FamilyNFTsiOSEnglish Visit website (opens in a new tab)NuFiNFTsFinanceChromium · FirefoxEnglish Visit website (opens in a new tab)SafeNFTsFinanceiOS · AndroidEnglish Visit website (opens in a new tab)MEW walletNew to cryptoNFTsiOS · AndroidEnglish, Russian, Chinese Visit website (opens in a new tab)Rabby WalletNFTsFinanceDeveloperiOS · Android · Windows · macOS · ChromiumEnglish, German, Spanish, French, Japanese Visit website (opens in a new tab)AmbireNFTsFinanceDeveloperChromium · FirefoxEnglish Visit website (opens in a new tab)Cake WalletFinanceDeveloperiOS · Android · Linux · Windows · macOSEnglish, Spanish, French, German, Italian Visit website (opens in a new tab)Coin98 Super WalletNFTsFinanceiOS · Android · ChromiumEnglish, Vietnamese, Spanish, French, Chinese Visit website (opens in a new tab)PhantomFinanceiOS · Android · Chromium · FirefoxEnglish, Spanish, German, French, Italian Visit website (opens in a new tab)Cypherock X1NFTsHardwareLinux · Windows · macOS · HardwareEnglish, German, Chinese, Arabic, Indonesian Visit website (opens in a new tab)imKey Pro Hardware WalletNFTsHardwareFinanceDeveloperiOS · Android · Windows · macOS · Chromium · HardwareEnglish, Chinese Visit website (opens in a new tab)Bridge walletiOS · AndroidEnglish, French, German, Italian, Spanish Visit website (opens in a new tab)Unstoppable walletNFTsDeveloperiOS · AndroidEnglish, French, German, Korean, Russian Visit website (opens in a new tab)LedgerNFTsHardwareFinanceiOS · Android · Linux · Windows · macOS · HardwareEnglish, Arabic, German, Spanish, French Visit website (opens in a new tab)MetaMaskNFTsFinanceiOS · Android · Chromium · FirefoxEnglish, Amharic, Arabic, Bulgarian, Bangla Visit website (opens in a new tab)Coinbase WalletNew to cryptoNFTsFinanceiOS · Android · ChromiumEnglish, German, Spanish, French, Japanese Visit website (opens in a new tab)EnkryptNFTsChromium · FirefoxEnglish Visit website (opens in a new tab)Ready WalletNFTsFinanceiOS · Android · Chromium · FirefoxEnglish Visit website (opens in a new tab)imTokenNFTsFinanceDeveloperiOS · AndroidEnglish, Chinese, Chinese (Taiwan), Russian, German Visit website (opens in a new tab)io.finnet MPC wallet for BusinessNFTsiOS · AndroidEnglish Visit website (opens in a new tab)GridPlus Lattice1NFTsHardwareLinux · Windows · macOS · Chromium · Firefox · HardwareEnglish Visit website (opens in a new tab)1inch WalletNFTsFinanceiOS · AndroidEnglish, Russian, Chinese, French, German Visit website (opens in a new tab)Uniswap WalletNFTsiOS · Android · ChromiumEnglish, Spanish, French, Chinese, Japanese Visit website (opens in a new tab)
[H2] How we evaluate wallets
Every wallet on this page is reviewed by the ethereum.org team before being listed. We apply a published set of criteria focused on security, self-custody, and Ethereum-native support so users can navigate the ecosystem with greater confidence.Read the full listing criteria and removal policyCurated by the ethereum.org editorial team.Most recent listing update: February 17, 2026
[H3] See listing criteria and policies
Must-have requirements, re-verification policy, and disclaimersMoreTo be listed, a wallet must meet the following requirements:Security-tested through audit, an internal security team, or open-source code review.Been live for at least six months, or built by a team with an established track record.Actively maintained, with support available for users.Provides honest, accurate listing information. Products that falsify details are removed.Has a named point of contact so we can verify information when it changes.Supports EIP-1559 (type 2) transactions on Ethereum Mainnet.Offers a reviewable user experience. If our team finds a product difficult to use, we may request improvements before listing it.Is Ethereum-focused, with Ethereum or a Layer 2 set as the default network.Listings are not static. Wallet providers are required to resubmit information every six months. If a team does not respond, we remove the wallet. This keeps the directory accurate as products evolve.Filter toggles on this page (open source, self-custody, hardware wallet support, and others) reflect attributes tracked per wallet. Each listing also shows the date its information was last verified.Wallets listed on this page are not official endorsements, and are provided for informational purposes only.Their descriptions have been provided by the wallet projects themselves.