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| − | A cryptocurrency was designed to be a digital way of exchanging assets securely while maintaining privacy. The currency is secured by means of [[cryptography]]. Some cryptocurrencies include: | + | A cryptocurrency was designed to be a digital way of exchanging assets securely while maintaining privacy. The currency is secured by means of [[cryptography]]. Some top ranking cryptocurrencies include: |
* [[Bitcoin]] (BTC) | * [[Bitcoin]] (BTC) | ||
* [[Ethereum]] (ETH) | * [[Ethereum]] (ETH) | ||
| + | * [[Ripple]] (XRP) | ||
| + | * [[Bitcoin Cash]] | ||
* [[Litecoin]] (LTC) | * [[Litecoin]] (LTC) | ||
| + | * [[Neo]] | ||
| + | * [[Cardano]] | ||
| + | * [[Stellar]] | ||
| + | * [[EOS]] | ||
| + | * [[Monero]] (XMR) | ||
* [[Zcash]] (ZEC) | * [[Zcash]] (ZEC) | ||
* [[Dash]] (DASH) | * [[Dash]] (DASH) | ||
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Cryptocurrencies that are inspired by [[Bitcoin]] are called [[Altcoins]]. | Cryptocurrencies that are inspired by [[Bitcoin]] are called [[Altcoins]]. | ||
Revision as of 22:05, 3 March 2018
A cryptocurrency was designed to be a digital way of exchanging assets securely while maintaining privacy. The currency is secured by means of cryptography. Some top ranking cryptocurrencies include:
- Bitcoin (BTC)
- Ethereum (ETH)
- Ripple (XRP)
- Bitcoin Cash
- Litecoin (LTC)
- Neo
- Cardano
- Stellar
- EOS
- Monero (XMR)
- Zcash (ZEC)
- Dash (DASH)
Cryptocurrencies that are inspired by Bitcoin are called Altcoins.
Coinbase is a popular site that people use to manage their cryptocurrencies.
There are different ways to store your cryptocurrency.
Coin vs Token
A cryptocurrency coin is a currency that exists on its own blockchain and is used as a means of payment. For example Bitcoin or Ethereum.
A cryptocurrency token is a currency that resides on a host's blockchain platform and is meant to be a representation of a certain asset[1]. For example ERC20, which are tokens that are based off Ethereum's blockchain[2]. The tokens are tradable and can represent coins, loyalty points, etc.
External Links
- Coin Ranking for current pricing
