$ETH **Currency ETH (Ethereum)**

ETH is the digital currency of the **Ethereum** network, which is a decentralized platform for developing smart applications and smart contracts. It was established in 2015 by **Vitalik Buterin**, and is characterized by its ability to execute complex operations without intermediaries. ETH is used to pay transaction fees and run applications on the network.

Ethereum has great flexibility, as it supports the creation of **non-fungible tokens (NFTs)** and decentralized financial applications (DeFi). It relies on **blockchain** technology, but is transitioning from a **Proof of Work (PoW)** system to a **Proof of Stake (PoS)** system to improve efficiency. ETH is the second largest cryptocurrency after Bitcoin in terms of market capitalization.