$BTC Ethereum Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), and Ripple (XRP) are three of the most prominent cryptocurrencies in the world of digital finance. Bitcoin, the first and most valuable, is often considered "digital gold" and is primarily used as a store of value. Ethereum is known for its smart contract functionality, which enables decentralized applications (dApps) and supports a vast ecosystem of DeFi and NFTs. XRP, created by Ripple Labs, focuses on fast and low-cost international money transfers and is favored by financial institutions. Together, these cryptocurrencies represent the diversity of blockchain technology applications, from asset storage to programmable finance and global payments.

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