$ETH

$ETH, short for Ethereum, is the second-largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization after Bitcoin. Launched in 2015 by Vitalik Buterin and others, Ethereum is more than just a digital currency—it’s a decentralized platform that enables smart contracts and decentralized applications (dApps) to be built and operated without any downtime or fraud. $ETH is the native token used to power transactions and operations on the Ethereum network. It plays a crucial role in the world of decentralized finance (DeFi), NFTs, and Web3 innovations. With the move to Ethereum 2.0 and a proof-of-stake model, $ETH aims for greater scalability, security, and energy efficiency.