Cryptocurrency
A digital currency secured by cryptography that operates on a blockchain network.
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Cryptocurrency is digital money that uses cryptographic techniques to secure transactions and control the creation of new units. Unlike traditional currencies, most cryptocurrencies operate without a central authority. Bitcoin was the first cryptocurrency (2009), and thousands now exist with different purposes — from payments (Bitcoin) to smart contracts (Ethereum) to meme culture (Dogecoin).
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