Cryptocurrency Series - 1
Content 1. What is Cryptocurrency 2. Types of cryptocurrency 3. Advantages and Disadvantages of cryptocurrency 4. Why Criticism of cryptocurrency 5. Other Important Matters What Is Cryptocurrency? Cryptocurrencies are systems for allowing secured online payments. "Crypto" refers to the various encryption algorithms and cryptographic techniques that safeguard these payments, such as public-private key pairs, and hashing functions. “Cryptocurrency” is derived from the encryption techniques which are used to secure the network. A cryptocurrency is a binary data designed to work as a medium of exchange . Wherein ownership records of currency are stored in the ledger in the form of a computerized database using strong cryptography to secure transaction records, to control the creation of additional coins, and to verify the transfer of ownership of currency. Cryptocurrency does not exist in physical form (like paper money) and is typically not issued by centr