$ETH Ethereum (ETH) Basics

Symbol: ETH or $ETH

Network: Ethereum Blockchain

Purpose: A decentralized platform for applications (dApps) and smart contracts.

Launch Year: 2015

Founder: Vitalik Buterin (and others)

🪙 Uses of ETH

Transaction fees ("gas") on the Ethereum network.

Staking in Ethereum 2.0 for securing the network and earning rewards.

DeFi applications, NFTs, DAOs, and more.

📊 Market Info (as of recent data — might need update):

Market Cap: Second largest after Bitcoin.

Recent Price: Use the 🔍 web tool if you want the latest real-time price.