#BigTechStablecoin What is Cryptocurrency?

Cryptocurrency is a digital form of money designed to be secure, decentralized, and borderless. Unlike your bank account, which is controlled by a central authority like RBI or any bank, crypto operates on a blockchain—a kind of digital ledger spread across thousands of computers globally. This means no middleman, no banker in a suit saying “Sorry, sir, limit exceeded.”

The most popular cryptocurrency is Bitcoin, often called “digital gold,” created in 2009 by the mysterious Satoshi Nakamoto. Then came Ethereum, which introduced the concept of “smart contracts” — programs that run automatically when conditions are met (like a vending machine that gives you a Coke only when you insert ₹40).

Crypto isn’t just about currencies. It’s also the foundation for Web3—a future internet that’s owned by users, not tech giants. But yes, it’s risky. Prices swing wildly (Bitcoin can go from ₹50 lakhs to ₹25 in a week if Elon Musk sneezes weird). That’s why people preach DYOR—Do Your Own Research.

Governments are confused, regulations are coming slowly, but innovation is racing ahead. Whether it’s investing, trading, NFTs, gaming, or building businesses on blockchain—crypto is the new financial frontier.

It’s risky, exciting, and possibly revolutionary.

But it’s not magic money. Learn before you leap.