$ETH "Crypto" is short for cryptocurrency, which is a type of digital or virtual money that uses cryptography for security. Unlike traditional money issued by governments (like dollars or rupees), cryptocurrencies are usually decentralized and run on blockchain technology—a distributed ledger that records all transactions.

Some common examples of cryptocurrencies include:

Bitcoin (BTC) – the first and most well-known

Ethereum (ETH) – used for smart contracts and decentralized apps

Solana (SOL), Ripple (XRP), Dogecoin (DOGE) – other popular ones

You can use crypto to:

Buy goods or services (in some places)

Invest or trade, like stocks

Send money quickly across borders

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