In this chapter, we'll discuss Ethereum, which we call Blockchain 2.0. As you'll soon find out, Ethereum takes smart contracts and smart assets to a whole new level with its complete and flexible programming language. This opens up an even broader range of opportunities and futuristic concepts, such as decentralized autonomous organizations, which can potentially be managed automatically without much human involvement. That said, the underlying blockchain architecture still remains similar to that of Bitcoin. This highlights the proven technological breakthroughs and foundational importance of the Bitcoin blockchain.
Nevertheless, the blockchain space is undergoing heavy development and continued innovation, so we should expect more interesting projects to come. The following topics will be covered in this chapter...