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Ethereum and Layer 1s Explained

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Ethereum 101 explains how Ethereum made blockchains programmable. It covers smart contracts, accounts and the EVM, ETH and gas fees, Proof of Stake, network upgrades, and how alternative Layer 1s trade off security, decentralization and scalability.

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