typically based on blockchain technology. Here’s a quick breakdown:Cryptocurrency: Digital money like Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), or others, used for payments, investments, or trading. Unlike traditional money, it’s not issued by governments or banks.Cryptography: Ensures secure transactions, verifies ownership, and prevents fraud through complex mathematical algorithms.Blockchain: A decentralized, transparent ledger that records all transactions across a network of computers, making it hard to alter or hack.Key Features:Decentralized: No central authority (like a bank) controls it; it’s run by a network of users or nodes.Peer-to-Peer: Transactions happen directly between users without intermediaries.Immutable: Once recorded on the blockchain, transactions can’t be changed.Uses: Buying goods/services, investing, trading, or powering decentralized apps (e.g., DeFi, NFTs).Examples: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana, Tether (USDT).If you meant something else by "crypto" (like cryptography or a specific context), let me know! Want more details on how it works or current trends?
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