Ethereum vs Bitcoin: What’s the Real Difference?
Bitcoin: A digital currency (store of value) Ethereum: A platform for building smart apps
Bitcoin: Satoshi Nakamoto (2009) Ethereum: Vitalik Buterin (2015)
Bitcoin = Decentralized money Ethereum = Smart contracts + apps (DApps)
Bitcoin: Slower (~10 min/block) Ethereum: Faster (~15 sec/block)
Bitcoin: Max 21 million coins Ethereum: No fixed limit (but burning mechanisms now exist)
Bitcoin uses Proof of Work (energy-heavy) Ethereum has switched to Proof of Stake (eco-friendly)
Bitcoin: Saving, holding, sending Ethereum: Powering NFTs, DeFi, DAOs, smart contracts
Bitcoin = Digital gold Ethereum = Digital economy platform
Both are powerful in their own ways. Invest wisely, learn deeply, and follow what suits your purpose best.