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What is Ethereum?

Ethereum is the second-biggest by and the crypto that pioneered the broader use of blockchain as a technology.

Created in 2015 by 19-year-old prodigy Vitalik Buterin, Ethereum inverted the Bitcoin model, emphasising the blockchain over the currency itself. If blockchains could verify monetary transactions, then why not shipping manifests, airline bookings, website code or home ownership?

Ethereum in popular culture

Buy ETH because it's cool? How pop culture is absorbing Ethereum

Ethereum and its related concepts have started to seep into pop culture. If you were considering a crypto that the cool kids like, buying Ethereum might interest you.

Futurama and Ether

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Culture and Ether

Vitalik Buterin, founder of Ethereum, has become a celebrity in his own right. And, he is becoming known as .

These kinds of pop culture appearances helped to raise awareness and interest in Ethereum and other cryptocurrencies among the general public, especially the younger generation. And this just makes buying ETH seem like a fun thing to do!

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Where can I use Ethereum in the UK?

With you can use the Ethereum in your CoinJar account (or any of the other 50+ cryptos we offer) to make purchases everywhere that Mastercard is accepted.

CoinJar is an option for those looking to buy Ethereum (ETH) on a cryptocurrency exchange. With its user-friendly interface, a variety of payment methods including credit or debit card, and customer support, you can start buying Ether (ETH). Simply open an account, enter the amount you want to purchase, and follow the steps to complete your transaction.

While CoinJar provides a way to purchase Ethereum, this is not investment advice. The world of cryptocurrency, including open-source projects like Ethereum, can be volatile.

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