Almost there... stay tuned!

📰 Follow blockchain news for market insights.

Ethereum

The powerhouse of decentralized Smart Contracts and DApps

A Decentralized Platform for Smart Contracts and DApps

Ethereum is a leading blockchain network that provides a decentralized platform for executing smart contracts and building decentralized applications (DApps). It was created by Vitalik Buterin in 2015 and has gained widespread adoption in the blockchain community.

Proof of Stake Consensus and Ethereum 2.0 Upgrade

Ethereum utilizes a Proof of Stake (PoS) consensus mechanism, which ensures the security and validity of transactions on the network. With the transition to Ethereum 2.0, Ethereum has made significant upgrades to its consensus algorithm, moving away from the energy-intensive Proof of Work (PoW) mechanism used in the earlier versions.

Solidity and the Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM)

As a smart contract platform, Ethereum allows developers to write and deploy smart contracts using Solidity, a programming language specifically designed for the Ethereum ecosystem. These smart contracts are executed on the Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM), which is a runtime environment that ensures the consistent execution of code across the network.

Token Standards and the Growth of DeFi and NFTs

Ethereum supports various token standards, including the widely used ERC-20 standard for fungible tokens, ERC-721 for non-fungible tokens (NFTs), and ERC-1155 for hybrid tokens. This versatility has fueled the growth of decentralized finance (DeFi) applications, NFT marketplaces, and other innovative DApps within the Ethereum ecosystem.

Transaction Speed and Congestion Challenges

With an average block time of approximately 15 seconds, Ethereum aims to provide faster transaction confirmation compared to some other blockchain networks. However, the network's popularity and high demand have led to congestion at times, resulting in higher gas fees for transactions.

The Vibrant Ethereum Community and Network Effects

The Ethereum community is known for its vibrant developer ecosystem and strong network effects. Ethereum's upgrade to Ethereum 2.0 seeks to address scalability challenges and improve the overall efficiency of the network, enabling it to handle a significantly higher number of transactions.

Overall, Ethereum remains at the forefront of blockchain technology, offering a robust infrastructure for building decentralized applications and executing smart contracts. Its PoS consensus mechanism, extensive token standards, and active developer community contribute to its position as a leading platform for decentralized finance, gaming, and a wide range of other applications in the blockchain space.

Smart Contracts in Ethereum

The following smart contracts are available and ready to be deployed and used in the WPSmartContracts Smart Contracts suite, without the need for coding.

ERC20/BEP20

Vanilla

Standard Gas Saving Token

ERC20/BEP20

Pistachio

Improved Security Token

ERC20/BEP20

Chocolate

Advanced Token

ERC20/BEP20

Macadamia

Reflection Token

Staking

Ube

Staking Tokens

Staking

Almond

Advanced Staking Tokens

Crowdfunding

Mango

Safe Crowdfundings

ERC-721 NFT

Matcha

ERC-721 NFT Marketplace

ERC-721 NFT

Suika

Advanced ERC-721 NFT Marketplace

ERC-1155 NFT

Yuzu

Standard ERC-1155 NFT

ERC-1155 NFT

Azuki

ERC-1155 NFT Advanced Marketplace

ERC-1155 NFT

Ikasumi

ERC-1155 NFT Advanced Token Marketplace

ICO

Bubblegum

Initial Coin Offering (ICO)

ICO

Caramel

Advanced Initial Coin Offering (ICO)

Comparison of Blockchain Networks

Explore the technical specifications and main features of various blockchain networks

	Ethereum	Arbitrum	Binance Smart Chain (BSC)	Polygon (Matic)	Avalanche C-Chain	Fantom Opera
Main Features	Robust ecosystem, widely adopted, extensive developer community	Scalability, lower fees, Ethereum compatibility	Fast and low-cost transactions, Binance ecosystem integration	Scalability, Ethereum compatibility, cross-chain transfers	High throughput, low latency, robust consensus	Fast finality, Ethereum compatibility, high performance
Smart Contracts	Ethereum VIrtual Machine	Ethereum VIrtual Machine	Ethereum VIrtual Machine	Ethereum VIrtual Machine	Ethereum VIrtual Machine	Ethereum VIrtual Machine
Token Standards	ERC-20, ERC-721, ERC-1155	ERC-20, ERC-721, ERC-1155	ERC-20, ERC-721, ERC-1155	ERC-20, ERC-721, ERC-1155	ERC-20, ERC-721, ERC-1155	ERC-20, ERC-721, ERC-1155
Consensus	Proof of Stake (PoS)	Optimistic Rollup (PoA)	DPoS and PoA	Proof of Stake (PoS)	Avalanche consensus (PoS)	Lachesis consensus (aBFT)
Average TPS	Varies (15-30 TPS)	Varies (200-4000 TPS)	15-60 TPS	Varies (up to 7,000 TPS)	Varies (4500+ TPS)	Varies (3000+ TPS)
Block Time	Approximately 15 seconds	Varies (approx. 5-15 mins)	3 seconds	Approximately 2 seconds	Approximately 5 seconds	Approximately 1 second
	Learn more	Learn more	Learn more	Learn more	Learn more	Learn more

Get it All: Absolutely FREE!

Join the First 1000 Subscribers and Gain FREE Lifetime Access to the Complete Bundle!

📖 Comprehensive E-Learning platform, covering basic concepts to advanced smart contract use cases
🚀 Set up and deploy your own smart contracts. No coding expertise needed.
💼 Learn how to build a successful business on the Blockchain for yourself or your customers
🛠️ All the Software you need in a Single WordPress Plugin

Get started

Why WP Smart Contracts?

$35,000,000+

Smart Contracts Value Locked

44,800+

WordPress Downloads

2,000+

Mainnet Deployments

Smart Contracts Available

Different Blockchains

Wallets

Ethereum

Get your dApp up and running in just a few days

A Decentralized Platform for Smart Contracts and DApps

Proof of Stake Consensus and Ethereum 2.0 Upgrade

Solidity and the Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM)

Token Standards and the Growth of DeFi and NFTs

Transaction Speed and Congestion Challenges

The Vibrant Ethereum Community and Network Effects