$ETH Ethereum ($ETH) is the second largest cryptocurrency in the world, launched by Vitalik Buterin in 2015. It is not only a digital currency but also a powerful blockchain platform that supports smart contracts and decentralized applications (DApps). Ethereum pioneeringly expanded blockchain from a simple payment system to a 'world computer', greatly promoting the development of ecosystems like DeFi and NFTs. Ethereum uses a Proof of Stake (PoS) mechanism to enhance energy efficiency and security. $ETH serves as the platform's fuel (Gas fees) and a store of value asset, possessing extensive application value and is one of the core driving forces behind innovation in the blockchain industry.