$ETH *ETH* is the native cryptocurrency of the *Ethereum* blockchain, a decentralized platform that enables smart contracts and decentralized applications (dApps). Launched in 2015 by *Vitalik Buterin* and a team of developers, Ethereum revolutionized blockchain by allowing programmable transactions. *ETH* is used to pay gas fees for transactions and computational services on the network. With the transition to *Ethereum 2.0*, Ethereum shifted from proof-of-work (PoW) to *proof-of-stake (PoS)*, aiming for better scalability, lower energy consumption, and faster transactions. *$ETH* is a cornerstone of DeFi, NFTs, and Web3 innovation, making it one of the most influential digital assets in the world.