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.


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Ethereum Client Update Issue Costs Cryptocurrency Exchange $14 Million

A Canada-based digital currency exchange is out as much as $14m worth of the cryptocurrency ether.

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$236: Ethereum's Ether Token Hits New All-Time Price High

The price of ether, the digital asset that powers the ethereum blockchain, hit an all-time high today as new exchanges pledged support.

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Bitcoin, Ether Set New All-Time Highs Amid Market Boom

Money continues to flood into cryptographic assets, with bitcoin, ether and zcash setting new highs today amid a broader market boom.

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Ethereum's Ether Token Passes $100 Price For First Time in History

The token that powers the ethereum network hit $100 today, a figure up from less than $10 at the start of 2017.

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Analysts Predict $100 Price for Ethereum's Ether Token

Despite a slowdown so far in the month of May, analysts remain bullish that ethereum's ether token will gain meaningful ground this month.

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5 Fast Facts on Ether, The Ethereum Token That's Up 900% This Year

Five things you should know about ether, a cryptocurrency that surged in value during the first quarter of 2017.

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Ethereum's Ether Price Climbs Above $80 to Set All-Time High

Ether prices have climbed above $80 per token for the first time, setting a new all-time high.

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Hedge Fund Billionaire Invests 10% Net Worth into Bitcoin and Ether

A hedge fund billionaire reportedly called bitcoin and ether the "best investments" of his storied career at an event on Wednesday.

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Q1's Top Performing Cryptocurrencies Saw Big Gains

The first quarter of 2017 saw dramatic price gains for the top cryptocurrencies, as the total market added nearly $7bn in value.

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Is $40 the New Floor for Ethereum's Ether Tokens?

Ether prices have been building strong support at $40. Does this mark a new floor for the emerging cryptocurrency?

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