... generates returns solely from price appreciation, ETH allows holders to participate in transaction validation and earn rewards on the order of 3–5% annually. This combination of growth potential and passive income positions Ethereum as the “digital oil” of the crypto industry—an essential asset on which decentralized finance (DeFi), NFT marketplaces, and many blockchain services are built. This status supports corporate interest: recent estimates show that the combined reserves of ETH on the ...