What is Cryptocurrency?

Cryptocurrency is a digital form of money that runs on blockchain technology, allowing you to send and receive funds directly without banks. It’s secure, global, and decentralized, meaning no single authority controls it.

Key Highlights:

Peer-to-peer:

Send money like a message—fast and direct.

Decentralized:

No banks or middlemen.

Transparent:

Every transaction is recorded on a public ledger.

Limited Supply:

Most coins have a fixed cap (e.g., Bitcoin = 21M).

Use Cases:

Trading, investing, payments, DeFi, NFTs.

Bitcoin (BTC)

Launched in 2009, Bitcoin is the first and most popular crypto—created to let people exchange value online without needing banks.