$ETH

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

Key Facts:

Ticker: ETH

Network: Ethereum

Use Cases:

Paying gas fees for transactions and smart contracts on Ethereum.

Participating in DeFi, NFTs, DAOs, and other Web3 apps.

Staking ETH helps secure the network in Ethereum’s proof-of-stake system.

Ethereum Features:

Smart Contracts: Self-executing code for decentralized apps (dApps).

Decentralized Finance (DeFi): Lending, borrowing, trading without banks.

NFTs: Most NFTs are minted and traded on Ethereum.

ETH is highly liquid and one of the most widely used and recognized cryptocurrencies. Want to know how to buy, store, or use ETH—or compare it to something like USDC?