-
Bitcoin
$118100
-0.44% -
Ethereum
$3585
5.43% -
XRP
$3.434
5.65% -
Tether USDt
$1.000
0.02% -
BNB
$743.8
3.89% -
Solana
$178.7
3.84% -
USDC
$1.000
0.03% -
Dogecoin
$0.2381
12.81% -
TRON
$0.3270
3.62% -
Cardano
$0.8315
4.93% -
Hyperliquid
$44.51
-4.42% -
Stellar
$0.4710
1.52% -
Sui
$3.896
-2.51% -
Chainlink
$18.09
6.98% -
Hedera
$0.2681
9.31% -
Bitcoin Cash
$516.7
4.83% -
Avalanche
$23.95
6.96% -
Shiba Inu
$0.00001490
5.67% -
UNUS SED LEO
$8.966
0.80% -
Toncoin
$3.294
4.39% -
Litecoin
$105.4
4.69% -
Polkadot
$4.356
5.30% -
Uniswap
$10.29
17.25% -
Monero
$327.9
-3.04% -
Bitget Token
$4.942
4.33% -
Ethena USDe
$1.001
0.08% -
Pepe
$0.00001348
2.17% -
Dai
$1.000
0.02% -
Aave
$320.8
0.58% -
Bittensor
$411.8
-4.07%
What is cryptocurrency?
Cryptocurrency, a decentralized digital currency secured by cryptography, offers secure and verifiable transactions and potential financial inclusion.
Oct 08, 2024 at 10:33 am

What is Cryptocurrency
Definition of Cryptocurrency
- Digital or virtual currency
- Secured by cryptography
Key Concepts
- Decentralized: No central bank or authority controls it
- Blockchain: Distributed ledger technology that records transactions
Characteristics
- Transparent and verifiable transactions
- Limited supply (for many cryptocurrencies)
- Anonymity or pseudonymity
- High volatility and speculative nature
Types of Cryptocurrency
- Bitcoin (BTC): The original and most well-known cryptocurrency
- Ethereum (ETH): Supports decentralized applications (dApps)
- Tether (USDT): Stablecoin pegged to the US dollar
- Binance Coin (BNB): Exchange token used on the Binance platform
- Litecoin (LTC): Similar to Bitcoin but with faster transaction times
Benefits of Cryptocurrency
- Secure and transparent transactions
- Potential for financial inclusion
- Cross-border payments without intermediaries
- Investment opportunity
Risks of Cryptocurrency
- High volatility and price swings
- Market manipulation
- Scams and hacks
- Regulation and legal uncertainties
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