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Bitcoin $118300
-1.72% - Ethereum
$3591
-0.69% - XRP
$3.478
-3.53% - Tether USDt
$1.001
-0.01% - BNB
$737.7
-0.54% - Solana
$177.3
-2.40% - USDC
$0.9999
-0.01% - Dogecoin
$0.2538
7.04% - TRON
$0.3256
-0.85% - Cardano
$0.8332
-3.48% - Hyperliquid
$44.80
-3.30% - Stellar
$0.4672
-6.09% - Sui
$3.828
-5.98% - Chainlink
$18.15
-3.41% - Hedera
$0.2655
-7.16% - Bitcoin Cash
$517.5
-0.64% - Avalanche
$23.89
-2.37% - Shiba Inu
$0.00001519
-0.45% - UNUS SED LEO
$8.973
0.13% - Toncoin
$3.211
-2.54% - Litecoin
$103.5
-3.58% - Polkadot
$4.313
-3.90% - Uniswap
$10.31
0.67% - Monero
$325.4
-2.88% - Bitget Token
$5.049
3.51% - Ethena USDe
$1.002
0.04% - Pepe
$0.00001346
-2.96% - Dai
$0.9999
-0.02% - Aave
$322.1
-2.93% - Bittensor
$411.9
-4.70%
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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