$ETH The Rise of Ethereum: A Revolutionary Blockchain Network*
Ethereum, the pioneering blockchain network, was founded in 2014 by Vitalik Buterin, a young programmer. Initially, Ether (ETH), the native cryptocurrency, was priced around $0.30. The network's innovative smart contract functionality sparked widespread interest, driving the price to $20 by 2016. The 2017 bull run propelled ETH to an all-time high of $1,432.88. Despite market fluctuations, Ethereum's robust ecosystem and ongoing development have solidified its position as the largest altcoin by market capitalization, with a current price of around $8,000.
