解开数字游戏：加密货币的全面概述

尽管人们明显关注包括代币和 NFT 在内的虚拟和数字资产，但加密世界的一切最终都归结为数字。

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

从法定货币、数字货币或去中心化货币诞生的那一刻起，它们就一直围绕着数字和数学。

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

尽管包括代币和 NFT 在内的虚拟和数字资产受到关注，但加密世界的一切最终都归结为数字。

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.

由于加密货币领域已经深深嵌入到当代金融体系中，因此有无数的因素——政治、经济、银行和税收制度——控制着加密货币中这些不断变化的数字。

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.

跟踪这种不断移动的复杂且相互关联的系统确实是一项艰巨的任务。除此之外，金融术语和货币缩写（例如 EUR 到 ZAR 或 ETH 到 USD）可能会使事情变得更加复杂。

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，我们试图理清加密货币和数字之间的复杂关系，让读者对数字游戏有一个全面的了解，从而在动荡的加密货币世界中保持领先一步。

What are the major cryptocurrencies prevalent today?

当今流行的主要加密货币有哪些？

Bitcoin

比特币

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. 

比特币通常被称为加密货币中的“黄金”，它于 2008 年 8 月首次出现，并于 2009 年 1 月发生了第一笔使用 BTC 的交易，总计 10 BTC。比特币曾经一文不值，但在过去十年中出现了惊人的增长，使其目前的价值接近 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. 

专家表示，比特币的价值增长如此之快，以至于可能开始对国内和国际货币价值产生影响。即使在政治方面，比特币也被称为即将到来的美国总统选举中选民的主要干扰者。

How Many Other Cryptocurrencies Exist:

存在多少其他加密货币：

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.

比特币并不是第一种被发明的加密货币，但就市场份额而言，它已成为最大的加密货币。自成立以来，已有超过 20,000 种其他加密货币（也称为山寨币或替代币）加入市场，并通过 500 多家在线交易所进行交易。这 20,000 个站点中的许多站点要么处于闲置状态，要么被用作技术和设计测试站点。加密货币竞争如此激烈的最大原因之一是缺乏显着的进入壁垒。

Top Cryptocurrencies Vying For A Place Alongside Bitcoin:

顶级加密货币与比特币争夺一席之地：

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.

根据市值，以下五种加密货币最接近比特币。市值（市值）是通过流通中的硬币数量乘以每枚硬币的价值得出的。由于每种代币都以自己的货币进行交易，因此各个加密货币首先会转换为美元。

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.

比特币最接近的竞争对手以太坊于 2015 年推出，作为一个去中心化软件平台，其运行不会有任何停机、控制、欺诈或来自第三方的干扰。以太坊表示，其目标是创建一套世界上任何人都可以自由使用的金融产品，无论国籍、种族或信仰如何。对于世界上部分难以进入银行业、难以获得银行账户、无法轻松使用国际转账以及安全储蓄的人们来说，这是个好消息。

2. Tether (USDT) 

2. 泰达币（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.

于 2014 年首次发行代币。它是平台上第一个存在的稳定币之一。稳定币旨在通过与商品或法定货币挂钩来消除加密货币交易的大部分波动性。法定货币是本国货币，例如欧元、英镑和澳元。 Tether 与美元挂钩。其目的是促进传统货币的数字化转移。

3. Binance Coin (BNB)

3. 币安币（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.

币安网由赵长鹏创立，最初是一家交易所，允许在其市场上买卖和交易加密货币。币安币被用作支付币安交易所交易费用的支付方式。如今，币安币可以兑换其他加密货币，并用于购买商品和服务，例如机票。

4. Solana (SOL)

4. 索拉纳 (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 成立于 2017 年，被称为“以太坊杀手”，因为它已经开始以更低的交易成本每秒执行比以太坊更多的交易。

5. USD Coin (USDC) 

5. 美元币（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.

美元硬币是一种以美元定价的稳定币，通过持有与公开流通的美元硬币数量相等的美元量，激发消费者对硬币持续价值的信心。

What are some reputed Crypto analysis websites available?

有哪些知名的加密分析网站可用？

1. Crypto.com 

1. 加密网

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 提供了一个简单、易于访问的转换工具，可以将各种加密货币与全球主要货币进行比较。此外，用户还可以在网站上找到历史价格数据、常见问题解答部分和有关加密货币的新闻。

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 因其广泛的数据库而备受推崇。它使用户能够访问市值信息、历史数据、实时定价和图形，并能够跟踪个人的投资组合。