Ethereum – The “Brain” of the crypto world
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If Bitcoin is “digital gold,” then Ethereum is the brain that powers the entire modern blockchain ecosystem.
1. ETH is not just money – it is a platform
Ethereum is not just a coin, but a platform to build decentralized applications (dApps) like DeFi, NFTs, Web3… It is like an operating system for the blockchain world.
2. Matured through challenges
Ethereum has gone through many crises – from the DAO hack in 2016 to skyrocketing gas fees in 2021. But each time, the community has improved stronger. Most recently, the transition to Proof of Stake (The Merge) saved over 99% of energy.
3. ETH is no longer “inflationary”
Since The Merge, ETH has become a super deflationary asset as the amount of coins burned (through transaction fees) is higher than the new issuance. This makes ETH increasingly scarce if the ecosystem continues to grow.
4. Growth tied to real-world applications
Unlike BTC – mainly used as a store of value – ETH is used daily in DeFi transactions, NFTs, Layer 2… The more users, the greater the real value of ETH.
Summary:
ETH not only has long-term investment potential but is also the “backbone” for the development of Web3. For me, ETH is an essential part of a 3–5 year portfolio, alongside BTC.