$ETH

ETH stands for Ethereum, a decentralized, open-source blockchain platform launched in 2015 by Vitalik Buterin and co-founders. Unlike Bitcoin, Ethereum is not just a cryptocurrency but also a platform for building smart contracts and decentralized applications (dApps). Its native cryptocurrency is called Ether (ETH), used to power transactions and operations on the network. Ethereum enables innovations like DeFi (Decentralized Finance), NFTs (Non-Fungible Tokens), and more, making it a cornerstone of the blockchain ecosystem.