$ETH $ETH Ethereum is a decentralized, open-source blockchain platform launched in 2015 by Vitalik Buterin and others. It allows developers to build and deploy smart contracts—self-executing programs that run exactly as coded without any downtime, fraud, or third-party interference.

The native cryptocurrency of Ethereum is called Ether (ETH). It is used to pay for transactions and computational services on the network. Just like Bitcoin, ETH can be traded, held as an investment, or used for peer-to-peer transactions.

What sets Ethereum apart is its flexibility. Developers can build decentralized applications (dApps) on its platform, ranging from finance (DeFi) and gaming to art and identity systems. These applications operate without a central authority, giving users more control over their data and assets.