$ETH

ETH (Ether) is the native cryptocurrency of the Ethereum blockchain. Here's a breakdown:

Key Facts:

Used to pay for transactions (called gas fees) on the Ethereum network.

Second-largest crypto by market cap after Bitcoin.

Supports smart contracts and decentralized apps (dApps).

Launched in 2015 by Vitalik Buterin and others.

Use Cases:

Sending and receiving payments.

Powering DeFi apps, NFTs, DAOs, etc.

Staking for Ethereum’s proof-of-stake system (you earn ETH by helping secure the network).

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