$ETH Ethereum (ETH) is a decentralized blockchain platform that enables smart contracts and decentralized applications (dApps) without relying on intermediaries. Launched in 2015 by Vitalik Buterin, Ethereum introduced the concept of programmable blockchain, allowing developers to create self-executing contracts and applications.

ETH, its native cryptocurrency, powers the network, facilitating transactions and computational processes. Unlike Bitcoin, which primarily serves as digital money, Ethereum’s blockchain supports DeFi, NFTs, and various Web3 innovations. Its recent transition to **