$ETH is a blockchain-based platform that allows developers to build and deploy smart contracts and decentralized applications (dApps). It was proposed in 2013 by Vitalik Buterin and officially launched in 2015.
๐$ETH is the native cryptocurrency of the Ethereum network.
๐ค It's more than just a currency โ it's fuel (called โgasโ) that powers the entire Ethereum ecosystem.
๐งฑ Ethereum is the foundation for DeFi, NFTs, DAOs, and many other Web3 innovations.
๐ 2017 โ ICO Boom
Many new crypto projects launch on Ethereum.
๐ธ 2020 โ DeFi & NFTs Rise
Ethereum becomes the heart of decentralized finance and NFT markets.
๐ 2022 โ The Merge
Switched from Proof-of-Work to Proof-of-Stake (eco-friendly!).
๐ 2023 โ Shanghai Upgrade
Users can withdraw their staked ETH.
โ๏ธ 2025 โ Pectra Upgrade
Improves performance, staking limits, and smart contract features.
๐ Current Market (as of May 29, 2025)
๐ฐ Price: ~$2,730
๐ Recent Trend: ETH is up ~4% today, with growing bullish sentiment
๐ช Market Cap: Over $320 billion (varies with price)
๐ Staked ETH: Over 25% of ETH supply is locked in staking
๐งฉ What Makes ETH Valuable?
๐ Adoption: Most DeFi and NFT projects are built on Ethereum.
๐ก Innovation: Constant upgrades and active developer community.
๐ Security: One of the most secure blockchains with thousands of nodes worldwide.
๐ฑ Sustainability: Post-Merge, Ethereum is eco-friendly due to PoS.