Ethereum blockchain
Overview
Ethereum is a decentralized, open-source blockchain that supports smart contracts and decentralized applications (dApps). It is the primary platform for DeFi, NFTs, and token issuance, enabling programmability beyond simple value transfer.
Within the DeFi Intel graph, Ethereum connects to 41 tracked entities, most strongly to Tether, Wormhole, LayerZero.
Relations
Top connections in the DeFi Intel knowledge graph (confidence-weighted, 10 of 41 total).
| Relation | Connected entity | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
deployed_on | Tether | 95% |
supports_chains | Wormhole | 95% |
supports_chains | LayerZero | 95% |
deployed_on | Ethena USDe | 95% |
deployed_on | Frax | 95% |
deployed_on | PayPal USD | 95% |
deployed_on | Ondo US Dollar Yield | 95% |
deployed_on | crvUSD | 95% |
deployed_on | Staked USDe | 95% |
deployed_on | Liquity USD | 95% |
In-depth guides on Ethereum
- Ethereum Layer 2 Networks: The 2026 Definitive Guide — DeFi Intel
- Multi-Slot MEV: Extraction Across Consecutive Blocks — DeFi Intel
- PBS & Inclusion Lists: Enforcing Censorship Resistance — DeFi Intel
- Tracing Stolen Crypto: On-Chain Fund Recovery Guide — DeFi Intel
Frequently asked questions
What is Ethereum?
Ethereum is a decentralized, open-source blockchain that supports smart contracts and decentralized applications (dApps). It is the primary platform for DeFi, NFTs, and token issuance.
What tokens are deployed on Ethereum?
Tokens deployed on Ethereum include Ethena USDe, Staked USDe, GHO, crvUSD, Frax, PayPal USD, Ondo US Dollar Yield, and Liquity USD.
What makes Ethereum different from simple value transfer blockchains?
Ethereum enables programmability beyond simple value transfer through its support for smart contracts and decentralized applications.