In this section, we will see how Ethereum works from a user’s point of view.
For this purpose, I will present the most common use case of transferring funds.
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We will use two Ethereum clients, one for sending funds and the other for receiving.
There are several steps involved in this process which are described here: 1.
First either a user requests money by sending the request to the sender, or the sender decides to send money to the receiver.
The request can be sent by sending the receivers Ethereum address to the sender.
If Irshad requests money from , then she can send a request to by using QR code.
Once receives this request he will either scan the QR code or manually type in Irshad’s Ethereum address and send Ether to Irshad’s address.
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This request is encoded as a QR code shown in the following screenshot which can be shared via email, text or any other communication methods.
Once receives this request he will either scan this QR code or copy the Ethereum address in the Ethereum wallet software and initiate a transaction.
This process is shown in the following screenshot where the Jaxx Ethereum wallet software on iOS is used to send money to Irshad.
The following screenshot shows that the sender has entered both the amount and destination address for sending Ether.
Key Points to Remember
- Ethereum – bird’s eye view In this section, we will see how Ethereum works from a user’s point of view.
- For this purpose, I will present the most common use case of transferring funds.
- We will use two Ethereum clients, one for sending funds and the other for receiving.
- There are several steps involved in this process which are described here: 1.
Going Deeper: Advanced Concepts
Just before sending the Ether the final step is to confirm the transaction which is also shown here: We have used Jaxx wallet in this example, but you can use any wallet software to achieve the same functionality.
There are various wallet software available online, in the iOS App Store and the Android Play Store.
Conclusion
Ethereum – bird’s eye view represents one of the many innovative layers that make blockchain technology so powerful and transformative. As distributed systems continue to evolve, a solid understanding of these core concepts becomes increasingly valuable — not just for developers, but for anyone building, investing in, or working alongside blockchain-powered systems.
Whether you are just starting your blockchain journey or deepening existing expertise, mastering these fundamentals gives you the tools to think clearly about decentralized systems and make smarter decisions in this rapidly evolving space.