$ETH Ethereum (ETH) is a decentralized blockchain platform that enables smart contracts and decentralized applications (dApps) to run without third-party interference. Launched in 2015 by Vitalik Buterin and others, Ethereum introduced the concept of programmable blockchain, allowing developers to build various applications on top of it. Its native cryptocurrency, Ether (ETH), is used for transactions, smart contract execution, and staking in