#BTCvsETH Bitcoin (BTC) is the "digital gold", designed as a decentralized currency and a store of value. It uses Proof of Work (PoW) and has a limited supply of 21 million coins, which reinforces its scarcity. Its main purpose is the secure transfer of value.

Ethereum (ETH) is a "world computer" platform for smart contracts and decentralized applications (dApps). Its cryptocurrency, Ether (ETH), is used for transactions and as collateral. It transitioned to Proof of Stake (PoS), which reduces its energy consumption.