Ethereum (ETH) is a decentralized, open-source blockchain platform that was launched in 2015. It was created by Vitalik Buterin and a group of developers, with the aim of creating a platform that could enable the development of decentralized applications (DApps) and smart contracts. ETH is the native cryptocurrency of the Ethereum network and is used to facilitate transactions on the platform, as well as to pay fees for using the network's resources. It is currently one of the largest cr...