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Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) are the two leading cryptocurrencies by market value. Bitcoin, created by Satoshi Nakamoto in 2009, is primarily a decentralized digital currency designed for peer-to-peer transactions. It is often referred to as digital gold due to its limited supply and store-of-value appeal. Ethereum, launched in 2015 by Vitalik Buterin, goes beyond currency, offering a decentralized platform for smart contracts and decentralized applications (dApps). While BTC is mainly used for payments and wealth storage, ETH powers the Ethereum network’s functionality. Both play crucial roles in the evolving blockchain ecosystem and have driven global interest in decentralized finance.