Ethereum, ETH, and the "World Computer" Explained for Beginners

As cryptocurrency keeps breaking new all-time highs, I am beginning to see more and more articles talking about cryptocurrencies other than Bitcoin, which is great! Although Bitcoin is a fantastic cryptocurrency, the cryptocurrency world has so much more to offer than just Bitcoin, and I'm thrilled to see that other cryptos are finally starting to make their way into the mainstream news. This post is designed to provide a beginner's overview of both the Ethereum blockchain  and the Ether cryptocurrency while also explaining the differences between the two.