Crypto

Cryptocurrency

Cryptocurrency is digital or virtual money that uses cryptography for security. It operates on decentralized networks (blockchains). Bitcoin and Ethereum are the largest. Highly volatile and speculative. Not backed by governments.

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Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana are cryptocurrencies.

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