$ETH
$ETH is the ticker symbol for Ether, the native cryptocurrency of the Ethereum blockchain. Launched in 2015, Ethereum is a decentralized platform that enables developers to build and deploy smart contracts and decentralized applications (dApps). Ether serves as both a digital currency and a means to pay for transaction fees and computational services on the network. It is the second-largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization after Bitcoin. Beyond simple transfers of value,powers a wide range of innovations, including decentralized finance (DeFi), non-fungible tokens (NFTs), and blockchain-based gaming, making it a cornerstone of the broader crypto ecosystem.
