$BTC $ETH $BNB
1. Bitcoin (BTC) – Digital Gold
Purpose:
Bitcoin is the first and most well-known cryptocurrency, created by the pseudonymous Satoshi Nakamoto in 2009. It serves as a decentralized digital currency designed for peer-to-peer transactions without the need for intermediaries like banks.
Use Case:
Bitcoin is often referred to as "digital gold" due to its limited supply (21 million coins) and its role as a store of value. It's primarily used for long-term investment, value preservation, and as a hedge against inflation.
2. Ethereum (ETH) – The Smart Contract Platform
Purpose:
Launched in 2015 by Vitalik Buterin, Ethereum introduced smart contracts—self-executing contracts with the terms directly written into code. This innovation turned the blockchain into a programmable platform.
Use Case:
Ethereum powers a vast array of decentralized applications (dApps), from finance (DeFi) and gaming to NFTs and identity systems. It is the backbone of the decentralized web (Web3).
3. Binance Coin (BNB) – The Exchange Utility Token
Purpose:
BNB was created by Binance, one of the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchanges. Originally launched as a token on Ethereum, it now operates on its own blockchain, Binance Smart Chain (BSC).
Use Case:
BNB is used to pay trading fees on Binance at discounted rates, participate in token sales, and power transactions on BSC. It also fuels many DeFi applications within the Binance ecosystem.
4. Cardano (ADA) – Academic and Peer-Reviewed Blockchain
Purpose:
Founded by Charles Hoskinson, a co-founder of Ethereum, Cardano is known for its research-driven development and emphasis on scalability, sustainability, and interoperability.
Use Case:
Cardano aims to provide decentralized financial services to the unbanked and support smart contracts and dApps with a high level of security and formal verification.
