$ETH

Ethereum (ETH) is a decentralized, open-source blockchain platform that enables developers to build and deploy smart contracts and decentralized applications (dApps). Unlike Bitcoin, which is primarily a digital currency, Ethereum offers a broader range of uses through its programmable blockchain. Its native cryptocurrency, Ether (ETH), is used to pay for transactions and computational services on the network. Ethereum supports innovations such as DeFi (decentralized finance), NFTs (non-fungible tokens), and DAOs (decentralized autonomous organizations). It transitioned from proof-of-work to proof-of-stake in an upgrade called “The Merge,” significantly reducing its energy consumption. Ethereum continues to drive forward Web3 development and blockchain adoption worldwide.