Bitcoin and Ethereum are the two largest cryptocurrencies by market capitalization, yet they serve different primary purposes. Bitcoin was created as a decentralized digital currency, aiming to be a peer-to-peer electronic cash system and a store of value, often referred to as "digital gold." Its blockchain is primarily designed to record and verify transactions of its native currency, BTC. Ethereum, on the other hand, is a decentralized platform that enables the creation of smart contracts and decentralized applications (dApps). While its native cryptocurrency, Ether (ETH), is used to pay for transaction fees (known as "gas") and computational services on the Ethereum network, the platform's utility extends far beyond just a digital currency. Ethereum's architecture is designed to be programmable and flexible, supporting a wide range of applications beyond simple value transfer. Currently, 1 Bitcoin is equivalent to approximately 53.19 Ether.
