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Ethereum Review and Wallet Workshop

Original slide files are available in the local preview. Public distribution is pending source-material review.

What we covered

  • Reviewed blockchain basics and discussed Pippin as a historical meme coin example.
  • Worked through wallet setup and receiving cbBTC using Base, formerly Coinbase Wallet.
  • Used ten trivia questions to review Ethereum, smart contracts, transaction fees, and how its network works.
Optional review questions

Choose an answer to review the meeting material. This quiz checks the presentation’s answer key, not current market knowledge. Historical or ambiguous answers carry notes. Responses are not saved.

1. Who is the primary founder of Ethereum?

Source: Question and answer: PDF pages 7–8

2. In what year was Ethereum officially launched?

Source: Question and answer: PDF pages 9–10

3. What is the native cryptocurrency of the Ethereum network called?

Source: Question and answer: PDF pages 11–12

4. What programming language is primarily used for writing smart contracts on Ethereum?

Source: Question and answer: PDF pages 13–14

5. What major upgrade transitioned Ethereum from Proof of Work to Proof of Stake?

Source: Question and answer: PDF pages 15–16

6. What does ERC-20 represent in the Ethereum ecosystem?

Source: Question and answer: PDF pages 17–18

7. What is the purpose of "gas" in Ethereum transactions?

Source: Question and answer: PDF pages 19–20

8. What is Ethereum primarily known for enabling on its blockchain?

Source: Question and answer: PDF pages 21–22

9. What is the name of Ethereum's virtual machine that executes smart contracts?

Source: Question and answer: PDF pages 23–24

10. Which of the following is a popular layer 2 scaling solution for Ethereum?

Source: Question and answer: PDF pages 25–26