What Is Ether? Is It the Same as Ethereum?

[Crestie C. Tuvilla]

As digital currencies have become increasingly popular, you’re likely to have encountered terms and names that may have been unfamiliar just a short time ago. This industry is an exciting and fast-changing one, but it can be difficult to stay on top of all of the terminology and to understand the technology that underlies the virtual currency world.

Ethereum is a name that comes up often in discussions of the digital currency space, and with good reason. Alongside mentions of ethereum, you may also encounter the term “ether." In this explainer, we’ll take a look at the differences between “ethereum” and “ether,” providing clarification on how they differ.