Previously Published to Gate.io As Bitcoin continues to falter after rallying to new highs in the first half of 2021, many are turning to altcoins on the Ethereum blockchain as their crypto of choice. Here are 5 coins on the Ethereum blockchain to keep your eyes on (and your diamond hands at the ready) during the current altcoin cycle. What is the Ethereum Blockchain?Ethereum is a community-based, open-source platform with its own programming language. This makes it possible for any developer to build, publish and monetize next-gen, distributed applications (otherwise known as ĐApps). Ethereum is used for the decentralization of these applications, powers currencies and enforces smart contracts deploying code — not…