$ETH **ETH: The Backbone of Decentralized Innovation**
Ethereum (ETH) has become a cornerstone of the blockchain and cryptocurrency world, powering decentralized applications (dApps) and smart contracts. Launched in 2015 by Vitalik Buterin, Ethereum is more than just a cryptocurrency—it's a global, decentralized platform that allows developers to build and deploy applications without intermediaries.
The introduction of smart contracts has redefined the way transactions occur, offering transparency, security, and automation. ETH, the native currency, is used to pay for transaction fees and computational services on the network. As Ethereum evolves with upgrades like Ethereum 2.0, it focuses on improving scalability, reducing energy consumption, and increasing network efficiency.
ETH is widely regarded as the second-largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization and continues to drive innovation in decentralized finance (DeFi), NFTs, and more.
