$ETH Ethereum is a decentralized blockchain platform that enables smart contracts and decentralized applications (dApps). Its native cryptocurrency is Ether (ETH), used to pay for transactions and computational services on the network.

ETH is the second-largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization. Ethereum's evolution, including the transition to Proof-of-Stake, focuses on scalability and efficiency. It forms the backbone of vast ecosystems like Decentralized Finance (DeFi) and Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs), allowing for innovation without central intermediaries.