Ether

Ether (ETH) is the native cryptocurrency of the Ethereum blockchain, functioning as a fuel for operations within the network. It serves multiple purposes: as a digital currency, it can be bought, sold, and held as an investment; as a utility token, it's used to pay for transaction fees and computational services on the Ethereum network. Ether is integral to running decentralized applications (dApps) and executing smart contracts on Ethereum, providing the necessary resources for these operations. As Ethereum evolves, especially with upgrades like Ethereum 2.0, Ether's role remains central, facilitating not just transactions but also the broader ecosystem of decentralized finance (DeFi) and various blockchain-based applications.

Ether

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Ether Prices Surge Past $20 to Approach All-Time Highs

Ether prices surged in the last week, but the rally was overshadowed by the sharp price increases for both bitcoin and dash.

By Charles Lloyd Bovaird IIMar 3, 2017

balloons

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Ether Classic Surges to More Than 4-Month High

Ether classic (ETC) surged more than 30% today to reach a more than four-month high.

By Charles Lloyd Bovaird IIDec 29, 2016

Toy train

Markets

Ethereum's Woes Continue as Price Sinks to 9-Month Low

Ether (ETH) prices fell to a nine-month low on 5th December, extending losses suffered in recent weeks.

By Charles Lloyd Bovaird IIDec 5, 2016

Sinking boat. (Unsplash)

Markets

Ether Prices Plunge To 7-Month Low

Ether prices dove to a seven-month low earlier today.

By Charles Lloyd Bovaird IIDec 2, 2016

plunge (shutterstock)

Markets

ItBit Explores Adding Ether to Bitcoin Exchange

ItBit is evaluating whether to add support for ether, according to its CEO.

By Pete RizzoJun 27, 2016

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