$ETH Ethereum (ETH) is a decentralized, open-source blockchain platform launched in 2015 by Vitalik Buterin and co-founders, enabling smart contracts and decentralized applications (dApps) that run without intermediaries. Its native cryptocurrency, Ether (ETH), powers transactions, pays gas fees, and supports uses like DeFi, NFTs, and Web3 ecosystems. Ethereum processes blocks roughly every 12 seconds via a peer-to-peer network and Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM), handling trillions in annual value transfers.[wikipedia +4] Key Features • Smart Contracts: Self-executing code for automated agreements in finance, gaming, and more.[forbes] • Decentralized: No central control, resistant to censorship with global nodes validating transactions.[coinbureau] • Scalability Upgrades: Recent shifts like proof-of-stake improve efficiency and reduce energy use.[ethereum] #ETH🔥🔥🔥🔥�#ETHETFsApproved �🔥