What it is
Ether is the native asset used within the Ethereum network for transaction fees and network participation.
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Ether
Public blockchain asset
Archived reference · Not a recommendationHow it is commonly described
Used to pay for computation and interact with applications on the network. Usage does not remove technical or financial risk.
What the label does not tell you
Smart-contract failures, transaction mistakes, fees, custody risk, volatility and policy changes may affect users.