Bitcoin (BTC) is the first cryptocurrency, introduced in 2009 by an anonymous person or group known as Satoshi Nakamoto. It operates on a decentralized blockchain network, primarily used as a digital store of value and a medium of exchange. Its fixed supply of 21 million coins gives it scarcity, making it a popular investment.
Ethereum (ETH), launched in 2015 by Vitalik Buterin and others, is a blockchain platform enabling decentralized applications (dApps) and smart contracts. Unlike Bitcoin, Ethereum’s blockchain supports a wide range of applications, making it the backbone of decentralized finance (DeFi) and NFTs. Its supply isn’t capped, and it’s transitioning to energy-efficient staking.
