-
Bitcoin $118100
0.44% - Ethereum
$3765
5.84% - XRP
$3.498
3.12% - Tether USDt
$1.000
0.00% - BNB
$753.2
3.41% - Solana
$181.7
3.58% - USDC
$0.9999
0.01% - Dogecoin
$0.2704
12.75% - Cardano
$0.8684
5.85% - TRON
$0.3151
-0.86% - Hyperliquid
$46.06
4.51% - Stellar
$0.4695
2.48% - Sui
$3.910
3.18% - Chainlink
$19.36
6.65% - Hedera
$0.2750
3.99% - Bitcoin Cash
$544.6
6.31% - Avalanche
$25.12
3.69% - Shiba Inu
$0.00001559
5.40% - Litecoin
$116.8
5.10% - UNUS SED LEO
$8.991
0.05% - Toncoin
$3.283
2.79% - Polkadot
$4.509
3.97% - Uniswap
$10.67
6.58% - Ethena USDe
$1.001
-0.01% - Monero
$323.2
0.48% - Pepe
$0.00001410
6.37% - Bitget Token
$4.964
1.93% - Dai
$0.9998
-0.01% - Aave
$326.2
3.85% - Bittensor
$421.8
2.46%
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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