#MuskAmericaParty Ethereum (ETH) is a decentralized blockchain platform that enables smart contracts and decentralized applications (dApps) to run without downtime, fraud, or third-party interference. Launched in 2015 by Vitalik Buterin and others, it introduced programmability to blockchain technology through its Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM). Ether (ETH) is its native cryptocurrency, used to pay for transactions and computational services. Ethereum transitioned from Proof of Work (PoW) to Proof of Stake (PoS) with the Ethereum 2.0 upgrade, significantly reducing its energy consumption. Its ecosystem supports DeFi, NFTs, DAOs, and gaming. As a foundational layer for Web3, Ethereum continues to evolve with scalability upgrades like sharding and Layer 2 solutions for faster, cheaper transactions.