Bitcoin and Ethereum are two popular digital currencies, but they differ in many aspects.
*Bitcoin* $BTC
- *Purpose*: An alternative to traditional money, a decentralized digital currency system.
- *Technology*: Uses Proof of Work (PoW) technology to confirm transactions.
- *Transactions*: The transaction speed is 7 transactions per second.
- *Supply*: Limited to 21 million coins.
- *Use Cases*: Digital money alternative to real money.
- *Price*: Ranges between 60,000 to 65,000 US dollars.
*Ethereum*
- *Purpose*: A platform for other applications and executing smart contracts.
- *Technology*: Uses Proof of Stake (PoS) technology to confirm transactions.
- *Transactions*: The transaction speed is 30 transactions per second.
- *Supply*: Unlimited, but the inflation rate is low to negative.
- *Use Cases*: DeFi, NFTs, DAOs.
- *Price*: Influenced by Bitcoin's price and controls the price of NFTs.
*Future Predictions*
- *Bitcoin*: Could exceed 200,000 by the end of 2025.
- *Ethereum*: Expected to maintain its upward trajectory and form higher levels in 2025, potentially reaching 15,000 US dollars by the end of 2025, and 50,000 US dollars by 2030 ¹.