Ethereum is a platform that enables developers to create decentralized applications (DApps) using smart contracts, which are self-executing code that can enforce rules and logic. One of the most popular types of DApps on Ethereum are those that deal with tokens, which are digital assets that can represent anything from currencies to collectibles.
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