解開數位遊戲：加密貨幣的全面概述

儘管人們明顯關注包括代幣和 NFT 在內的虛擬和數位資產，但加密世界的一切最終都歸結為數字。

From the moment fiat, digital, or decentralized currencies were conceived, they have revolved around numbers and mathematics.

從法定貨幣、數位貨幣或去中心化貨幣誕生的那一刻起，它們就一直圍繞著數位和數學。

Despite the attention on virtual and digital assets including tokens and NFTs, everything about the crypto world ultimately comes down to numbers.  

儘管包括代幣和 NFT 在內的虛擬和數位資產受到關注，但加密世界的一切最終都歸結為數位。

Since the domain of crypto has been embedded deeply into the contemporary finance system, there are a myriad number of factors- politics, economics, banking, and the tax system- that govern these constantly moving numbers in cryptocurrencies.

由於加密貨幣領域已經深深嵌入當代金融體系中，因此有無數的因素——政治、經濟、銀行和稅收制度——控制著加密貨幣中這些不斷變化的數字。

Keeping track of such intricate and interconnected systems, which are constantly moving, is a laborious task indeed. Added to this, financial terminology and currency abbreviations such as EUR to ZAR or ETH to USD, can complicate things further.

追蹤這種不斷移動的複雜且相互關聯的系統確實是一項艱鉅的任務。除此之外，金融術語和貨幣縮寫（例如 EUR 到 ZAR 或 ETH 到 USD）可能會使事情變得更加複雜。

In this article, we attempt to untangle the complex relationship between cryptocurrencies and numbers to give readers a holistic overview of the numbers game, to stay one step ahead in the volatile world of crypto.

在本文中，我們試圖理清加密貨幣和數位之間的複雜關係，讓讀者對數位遊戲有一個全面的了解，從而在動蕩的加密貨幣世界中保持領先一步。

What are the major cryptocurrencies prevalent today?

當今流行的主要加密貨幣有哪些？

Bitcoin

比特幣

Often referred to as the ‘’gold” among cryptocurrencies, Bitcoin first came into existence in August 2008 and the first transaction using BTC happened in January 2009 totaling 10 BTC. Once valued at nothing, Bitcoin has seen phenomenal growth over the past decade, making its current value nearly $66000 today. 

比特幣通常被稱為加密貨幣中的“黃金”，它於 2008 年 8 月首次出現，並於 2009 年 1 月發生了第一筆使用 BTC 的交易，總計 10 BTC。比特幣曾經一文不值，但在過去十年中出現了驚人的增長，使其目前的價值接近 66000 美元。

As per experts, the value of Bitcoins has grown so significantly that it could start having an effect on national and international currency values. Even on the political front, Bitcoin has been termed as a major disruptor of voters in the upcoming U.S. presidential elections. 

專家表示，比特幣的價值成長如此之快，以至於可能開始對國內和國際貨幣價值產生影響。即使在政治方面，比特幣也被稱為即將到來的美國總統選舉中選民的主要幹擾者。

How Many Other Cryptocurrencies Exist:

有多少其他加密貨幣：

Bitcoin was not the first form of cryptocurrency to be invented, but it has become the largest in terms of sheer numbers of market share. Since its inception, over 20,000 other cryptocurrencies, also known as altcoins or alternative coins, have joined the market, and are traded through more than 500 online exchanges. Many of the 20 000, are either inactive or used as technical and design test sites. One of the biggest reasons for the huge number of competing cryptocurrencies is the lack of a significant barrier to entry.

比特幣並不是第一種被發明的加密貨幣，但就市場份額而言，它已成為最大的加密貨幣。自成立以來，已有超過 20,000 種其他加密貨幣（也稱為山寨幣或替代幣）加入市場，並透過 500 多家線上交易所進行交易。這 20,000 個站點中的許多站點要么處於閒置狀態，要么被用作技術和設計測試站點。加密貨幣競爭如此激烈的最大原因之一是缺乏顯著的進入障礙。

Top Cryptocurrencies Vying For A Place Alongside Bitcoin:

頂級加密貨幣與比特幣爭奪一席之地：

The following five cryptocurrencies are the closest to Bitcoin, based on their market capitalization. Market capitalization (market cap) is derived by taking the amount of coins in circulation and multiplying it by the value of each coin. Because each coin trades in its own currency, the individual cryptocurrencies are first converted to US dollars.

根據市值，以下五種加密貨幣最接近比特幣。市值（市值）是透過流通中的硬幣數量乘以每枚硬幣的價值得出的。由於每種代幣都以自己的貨幣進行交易，因此個別加密貨幣首先會轉換為美元。

1. Ethereum (ETH) 

1.以太坊（ETH）

Bitcoin’s closest rival, Ethereum was launched in 2015, as a decentralized software platform, meant to run without any downtime, control, the chance of fraud or interference from a third party. Ethereum says that its goal is to create a suite of financial products that anyone in the world can access freely, regardless of nationality, ethnicity, or faith. This is great news to parts of the world population who struggle to gain access to the banking sector, bank accounts, and easy use of international transfers, as well as secure savings.

比特幣最接近的競爭對手以太坊於 2015 年推出，作為一個去中心化軟體平台，其運作不會有任何停機、控制、詐欺或來自第三方的干擾。以太坊表示，其目標是創建一套世界上任何人都可以自由使用的金融產品，無論國籍、種族或信仰如何。對於世界上部分難以進入銀行業、難以獲得銀行帳戶、無法輕鬆使用國際轉帳以及安全儲蓄的人來說，這是個好消息。

2. Tether (USDT) 

2. 泰達幣（USDT）

First released coins in 2014. It was one of the first stablecoin to exist on a platform. Stablecoins aim to take much of the volatility out of cryptocurrency trading by pegging themselves to a commodity or fiat currency. Fiat currencies are national currencies, such as the euro, British pound and Australian dollar. Tether pegs itself on the US dollar. Its aim is to facilitate easier transfers of traditional currencies digitally.

於 2014 年首次發行代幣。穩定幣旨在透過與商品或法定貨幣掛鉤來消除加密貨幣交易的大部分波動性。法定貨幣是本國貨幣，例如歐元、英鎊和澳幣。 Tether 與美元掛鉤。其目的是促進傳統貨幣的數位化轉移。

3. Binance Coin (BNB)

3. 幣安幣（BNB）

Founded by Changpeng Zhao,  Binance originated as an exchange, allowing cryptocurrencies to be bought, sold, and traded on its marketplace. Binance Coin was used as a payment method to cover any fees for trading on the Binance Exchange. These days, Binance Coin can be traded for other cryptocurrencies and be used to purchase goods and services, such as airline tickets.

幣安網由趙長鵬創立，最初是一家交易所，允許在其市場上買賣和交易加密貨幣。幣安幣被用作支付幣安交易所交易費用的支付方式。如今，幣安幣可以兌換其他加密貨幣，並可用於購買商品和服務，例如機票。

4. Solana (SOL)

4. 索拉納 (SUN)

Founded in 2017, Solana has been nicknamed the ‘Ethereum Killer’ as it has begun to perform more transactions/second than Ethereum with lower transaction costs.

Solana 成立於 2017 年，被稱為“以太坊殺手”，因為它已經開始以更低的交易成本每秒執行比以太坊更多的交易。

5. USD Coin (USDC) 

5. 美元幣（USDC）

A stablecoin that has its price on the US dollar, USD Coin inspires consumer confidence in continued coin value by holding an amount of US dollars equal to the quantity of USD coins in open circulation.

美元硬幣是一種以美元定價的穩定幣，透過持有與公開流通的美元硬幣數量相等的美元量，激發消費者對硬幣持續價值的信心。

What are some reputed Crypto analysis websites available?

有哪些知名的加密分析網站可用？

1. Crypto.com 

1. 加密網

Crypto.com offers a simple, easily accessible conversion tool to compare a variety of cryptocurrencies to major global currencies. In addition, users can find historical price data, a FAQ section and news on crypto on the site.

Crypto.com 提供了一個簡單、易於存取的轉換工具，可以將各種加密貨幣與全球主要貨幣進行比較。此外，用戶還可以在網站上找到歷史價格資料、常見問題部分和加密貨幣的新聞。

2. CoinMarketCap 

2.CoinMarketCap

CoinMarketCap is revered for its extensive database. It gives users access to market cap information, historical data, real-time pricing and graphics, as well as being able to keep track of an individual’s portfolio.

CoinMarketCap 因其廣泛的資料庫而備受推崇。它使用戶能夠存取市值資訊、歷史數據、即時定價和圖形，並能夠追蹤個人的投資組合。