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Bitcoin $118,841.1054
1.02% - Ethereum
$3,364.2689
7.44% - XRP
$3.0337
3.93% - Tether USDt
$1.0004
0.04% - BNB
$708.2059
2.49% - Solana
$173.2385
5.74% - USDC
$0.9999
-0.01% - Dogecoin
$0.2121
6.85% - TRON
$0.3090
2.81% - Cardano
$0.7628
2.25% - Hyperliquid
$46.8391
-2.08% - Stellar
$0.4537
0.15% - Sui
$3.9529
-2.88% - Chainlink
$16.6414
3.72% - Hedera
$0.2354
1.52% - Bitcoin Cash
$499.1285
0.43% - Avalanche
$22.6400
0.57% - Shiba Inu
$0.0...01438
4.88% - UNUS SED LEO
$8.8507
-0.64% - Toncoin
$3.1498
2.35% - Litecoin
$97.4954
1.21% - Polkadot
$4.1541
1.50% - Monero
$331.4406
-1.03% - Pepe
$0.0...01350
5.24% - Uniswap
$8.9103
-5.01% - Bitget Token
$4.7540
4.51% - Dai
$0.9999
-0.02% - Ethena USDe
$1.0008
0.00% - Aave
$322.3328
-1.63% - Bittensor
$431.8026
-0.50%
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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