$ETH

Ethereum (ETH) is a leading blockchain platform launched in 2015 by Vitalik Buterin and others. Unlike Bitcoin, which focuses on peer-to-peer transactions, Ethereum enables smart contracts—self-executing agreements coded directly onto the blockchain. This functionality powers decentralized applications (dApps) across finance, gaming, art (NFTs), and more. Ether (ETH) is the native cryptocurrency used to pay for transactions and computational services on the network. Ethereum has undergone major upgrades, including the shift to proof-of-stake (Ethereum 2.0), which drastically reduces energy consumption. It remains a cornerstone of the Web3 ecosystem, offering flexibility, security, and innovation in the decentralized digital world