What is Ether?

Ether is the native cryptocurrency of the Ethereum blockchain. The material tracks its role as both a store of value and a necessary asset for the Ethereum network’s security and functionality.

• Jun 2026 - David Hoffman said that Ether must be a global reserve asset worth trillions of dollars for Ethereum to succeed as a platform.
• Jun 2026 - David Hoffman described Ether as a means to an end of providing censorship-resistant block space, with Ethereum the blockchain being the point.
• Jul 2026 - Ryan Sean Adams compared price performance, stating that Solana’s price rose about 15% versus 2-3% for Bitcoin and Ether.