Ben Carlson writes that Ethereum is a blockchain just like Bitcoin, but it differs in a digital version of gold and is programmable.

This means developers can write code, create rules, and make applications on the platform. These "smart contracts" can be used to validate agreements securely.

The hope in the crypto community is that Ethereum can become the platform that powers many of these future use cases now that there are real-world examples that work.

Right now, the demand for Ethereum remains strong. Assuming the use cases continue to grow, demand could stay for a while.

Look for Ethereum to continue to be a storage of value like gold, but continue to expand since it is programmable.

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