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If you pay attention to the cyrptocurrency game, you’re probably well-aware of Ethereum, a “more transaction-friendly” cyrptocurrency that’s enjoying a nice boom right now. Yesterday it dipped 25% before rallying to back to previous high prices of over $350 per unit. But what exactly *is* Ethereum besides the cyrptocurrency du jour that’s backed by a number of companies? Here’s a great explanation for anyone trying to jump in the game and make a little coin: