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Digital currencies secured by cryptography and blockchain
Digital Money
Cryptocurrencies are digital or virtual currencies that use cryptography for security and operate on decentralized networks. Bitcoin pioneered the space in 2009, creating a peer-to-peer electronic cash system without banks. Today, thousands of cryptocurrencies exist, each with different purposes and technologies.
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The original cryptocurrency
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Smart contract platform
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Alternative cryptocurrencies
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Securing networks
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Hot, cold, hardware wallets
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Buying, selling, trading
While Bitcoin is often called "digital gold," modern cryptocurrencies serve many purposes beyond just stores of value. Ethereum enables smart contracts and applications. Stablecoins provide price stability. Layer-2 solutions offer faster, cheaper transactions. The cryptocurrency space is constantly evolving with new innovations in scalability, privacy, and functionality.
Understand digital currencies, blockchain, and the future of money.