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Ethereum (ETH) is the second-largest cryptocurrency by market capitalisation, launched in 2015 by Vitalik Buterin.
Unlike Bitcoin, Ethereum is designed as a decentralised platform for building smart contracts and decentralised applications (dApps), playing a central role in Web3, decentralised finance (DeFi), NFTs and much more.
· WHY HOLD ETH? ·
- Pillar of Web3: the foundation for dApps, DeFi, NFTs and blockchain innovation.
- Proof of Stake (PoS): more eco-friendly and scalable since The Merge in 2022.
- Altcoin leader: the driving force behind altseasons and a catalyst for alternative cryptos.
- Catch-up potential: undervalued relative to Bitcoin after 3 years of accumulation.
· KEY PARTNERSHIPS AND DRIVING FACTORS ·
- The Merge (2022): the switch to PoS, cutting energy consumption by 99%.
- NFT and DeFi ecosystem: Ethereum hosts the majority of NFT and DeFi projects, cementing its role in Web3.
- Institutional adoption: many companies use Ethereum for smart contracts and blockchain solutions.
· GROWTH POTENTIAL ·
Ethereum is the engine of Web3 and a pillar of the crypto market.
Its flexibility and utility make it a catalyst for altcoins, NFTs, blockchain gaming and digital identity, supporting its valuation potential.