#BTCvsETH Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) are the two largest cryptocurrencies, but they serve different purposes. Bitcoin was created as a decentralized digital currency and is often seen as "digital gold," a store of value. Ethereum, on the other hand, is a platform for decentralized applications (dApps) and smart contracts, giving it broader functionality. BTC has a fixed supply of 21 million coins, making it deflationary, while ETH has a flexible supply with a deflationary mechanism introduced through EIP-1559. Bitcoin is more secure and stable, while Ethereum is faster and more innovative. Investors often hold both: BTC for security and ETH for growth and utility in the development of Web3.