I'm trying to understand the difference between ether and Ethereum. I know
Ethereum is a blockchain platform, but what exactly is ether and how does it relate to Ethereum? Are they the same thing, or completely different?
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Bianca
Mon Feb 17 2025
Ether serves as a digital or virtual currency primarily utilized for investment purposes.
Maria
Mon Feb 17 2025
Unlike Ether which functions as a currency, Ethereum represents a network built on blockchain technology.
CryptoPioneerGuard
Mon Feb 17 2025
The
Ethereum network facilitates the exchange of Ether, among other transactions and operations.
BlockchainBaroness
Mon Feb 17 2025
To clarify, Ethereum is not a currency but rather the infrastructure that supports Ether.
GwanghwamunGuardianAngelWingsBlessing
Sun Feb 16 2025
Ether (ETH) is the native token of the
Ethereum blockchain, integral to its operations.