$ETH Forget about "just one cryptocurrency"—Ethereum is where the Internet reconfigures itself. It’s not just money; it’s a playground for code that doesn’t shut up or turn off. DeFi, NFTs, DAOs—they all bleed ETH because no other chain allows builders to go this crazy.

But it’s messy. Gas fees skyrocket, updates arrive late, and competitors love to shout "ETH is dead!" However, here’s the thing: Every time it stumbles, it evolves. The merge reduced its energy thirst, Dencun improved Layer 2, and the next update is already in the works.