$ETH

Ethereum (ETH) is a leading blockchain platform renowned for its smart contract functionality and decentralized applications (dApps). Launched in 2015 by Vitalik Buterin and others, Ethereum has become a cornerstone of the decentralized finance (DeFi) ecosystem and non-fungible tokens (NFTs). Unlike Bitcoin, which primarily serves as digital gold, Ethereum enables developers to build decentralized apps that operate securely without intermediaries. Its native cryptocurrency, ETH, is used to pay for transaction fees and computational services on the network. Ethereum is transitioning from a proof-of-work consensus model to a more energy-efficient proof-of-stake system with Ethereum 2.0 upgrades, which aim to enhance scalability, security, and sustainability. As blockchain technology evolves, ETH continues to attract widespread interest from investors, developers, and institutions looking to leverage its versatile ecosystem for innovations in finance, gaming, supply chain, and more. Ethereum’s ongoing upgrades are pivotal for its future growth and widespread adoption.