Ether (ETH) is Ethereum’s native token. Back in the day, Ethereum was dreamed up by Vitalik Buterin and his crew, who wondered: “What if a blockchain could run apps, not just send tokens around?” Fast forward to today, and Ethereum is exactly that: a thriving network packed with thousands of innovative apps. From decentralized exchanges such as Uniswap to social apps such as Friend.tech and Farcaster, Ethereum’s ecosystem has something for everyone. To use these apps, you’ll need Ether (ETH) to pay what’s known as "gas fees" (think of it like buying tickets for rides in a theme park—you pay a bit of ETH to access the fun stuff). Ethereum’s success isn’t just hype. The network is battle-tested, secure, and backed by an incredible community. Builders feel confident creating here, and users trust it because it's proven itself time and again. And the best part? Ethereum’s just getting started. Looking forward, Ethereum and Ether (ETH) are set to become even more popular. Banks, games, supply chains—you name it—are all starting to build on Ethereum, boosting both its reputation and value along the way.