Token ticker symbol of [[Ethereum]]: https://coinmarketcap.com/currencies/ethereum/ ETH, or Ether, is the native cryptocurrency of the [[Ethereum]] blockchain. Think of it like the digital currency used within the Ethereum network. It's what allows users to pay for transactions, execute smart contracts, and interact with decentralized applications (dApps) built on the platform. Similar to how gasoline fuels a car, ETH fuels the Ethereum network, incentivizing users to participate in its operation and ensuring its security. Besides its functional use within the network, ETH is also traded on cryptocurrency exchanges, making it a popular investment asset, second only to Bitcoin in market capitalization.