#CryptoStocks
# **CryptoStocks**
The term **CryptoStocks** usually refers to one of two main concepts in the world of digital assets and investment:
### 1. **Crypto Stocks**
- These are shares of companies related to the world of digital currencies and blockchain technology, such as:
- **Mining companies** (like Marathon Digital, Riot Blockchain).
- **Trading platforms** (like Coinbase, Binance).
- **Blockchain development companies** (like MicroStrategy which heavily invests in Bitcoin).
- These stocks are traded on traditional exchanges (like NASDAQ) and are influenced by movements in the cryptocurrency market.
### 2. **Tokenized Stocks**
- These are traditional assets (like shares of Apple or Tesla) represented as **Tokens** on blockchain networks.
- They allow investors to trade stocks in a decentralized manner using cryptocurrencies.
- Examples:
- Platforms like **Mirror Protocol** (formerly on the Terra network) or **Synthetix** offer tokenized stocks.
- Some decentralized exchanges (DEX) allow for trading these assets.
### ⚠️ **Important Notes:**
- **Risks**: Crypto stocks are highly volatile and may be affected by government regulations or security breaches.
- **Difference from cryptocurrencies**: Crypto stocks represent shares in companies, while digital currencies (like Bitcoin) are independent assets. $BTC