Ethereum (ETH): A Next-Generation Smart Contract and Decentralized Application Platform Authored by: Vitalik Buterin This document provides a succinct overview of the Ethereum whitepaper, detailing its purpose, core components, and functionalities. Ethereum is designed as a platform for decentralized applications (DApps) and smart contracts, operating on a blockchain technology that significantly extends the capabilities introduced by Bitcoin. Core Concepts Smart …
XRP Ledger Achieves Historic 87 Million Ledgers Milestone
The XRP Ledger has reached an unprecedented milestone by exceeding 87 million ledgers, as reported by XRPL Services. This achievement underscores the vast number of transactions and the dynamic activity that the XRP Ledger has facilitated since its inception. The ledger count currently stands at 87,034,967, with over five million accounts holding a total of 59,579,120,232 XRP. Looking ahead, the …