Both are leading public blockchains, but what exactly is the difference between Bitcoin and Ethereum?
Bitcoin uses proof of work (PoW), while Ethereum switched from proof of work to proof of stake (PoS) in September 2022 through “The Merge.”
When comparing Bitcoin and Ethereum, looking at their positioning and use cases is more meaningful than focusing only on their prices—and it also makes it easier to avoid being swayed by emotions.
$BTC and $ETH are the native coins of Bitcoin and Ethereum, and they have different design goals.
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