"Ethereum vs Bitcoin" — Vitalik Buterin on Why Both Matter
People want me to pick a side. To declare a winner between Bitcoin and Ethereum. But that's the wrong question. Bitcoin and Ethereum aren't competing—they're solving different problems. Comparing them is like comparing gold to the internet. Both valuable. Neither "better."
In this balanced 32-minute analysis, Ethereum founder Vitalik Buterin explains the real differences between Bitcoin and Ethereum, why both matter, and why the "versus" framing is fundamentally misguided.
🎯 What You'll Learn: - Bitcoin's design: digital gold, simplicity, security - Ethereum's design: world computer, programmability, innovation - Direct comparison: technology, monetary policy, energy, security - Why both can succeed (it's not zero-sum) - Common misconceptions debunked - Practical guidance: when to use each - Portfolio approach for investors - Why tribalism is the real enemy
💡 Key Insights: Bitcoin = Digital gold. Store of value. Simple. Proven. Ethereum = Programmable platform. Smart contracts. Innovative.
Different purposes. Different tradeoffs. Both valuable.
📊 Comparison: Bitcoin: 21M supply, PoW, 7 tps, 16 years proven, ~$150 TWh/year Ethereum: No cap, PoS, 15-30 tps, 10+ years, ~0.01 TWh/year
Vitalik holds both. Recommends both. Because both serve different purposes.
This isn't tribal warfare. This is nuanced education.
⚠️ DISCLAIMER: Not financial advice. Do your own research.
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