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Bitcoin $117500
2.04% - Ethereum
$3759
3.02% - XRP
$3.171
3.30% - Tether USDt
$1.000
0.03% - BNB
$782.4
2.52% - Solana
$187.2
5.62% - USDC
$0.0000
0.02% - Dogecoin
$0.2380
5.26% - TRON
$0.3175
1.07% - Cardano
$0.8227
4.03% - Hyperliquid
$44.50
5.44% - Sui
$4.020
10.07% - Stellar
$0.4396
6.28% - Chainlink
$18.32
4.55% - Hedera
$0.2628
10.71% - Bitcoin Cash
$554.8
4.90% - Avalanche
$24.20
4.60% - Litecoin
$113.7
2.31% - Shiba Inu
$0.00001413
5.99% - UNUS SED LEO
$8.984
0.11% - Toncoin
$3.326
7.22% - Ethena USDe
$1.001
0.00% - Uniswap
$10.49
4.56% - Polkadot
$4.092
4.02% - Monero
$326.6
1.30% - Dai
$1.000
-0.01% - Bitget Token
$4.570
2.49% - Pepe
$0.00001267
5.10% - Aave
$297.3
3.10% - Cronos
$0.1344
4.10%
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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