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Cryptocurrencies are based on a tecnology called the "Blockchain"
A blockchain is a database that stores encrypted blocks of data then chains them together to form a chronological single-source-of-truth for the data
Digital assets are distributed instead of copied or transferred, creating an immutable record of an asset
The asset is decentralized, allowing full real-time access and transparency to the public
A transparent ledger of changes preserves integrity of the document, which creates trust in the asset.
Blockchain’s inherent security measures and public ledger make it a prime technology for almost every single sector

Bitcoin

Bitcoin is a type of money that is completely virtual. It's like an online version of cash. You can use it to buy products and services, but not many shops accept Bitcoin yet. However, some comanies are beginning to buy into its growing influence. In order for the Bitcoin system to work, people can make their computer process transactions for everybody. The computers are made to work out incredibly difficult sums. Occasionally they are rewarded with some Bitcoins. This process is called mining.

Pros

  • It's quick and straightforward process.
  • Every cryptocurrency transaction is recorded in the blockchain.
  • Blockchain aims to cut out intermediaries, which means there are less payment processing fees.
  • Cyptocurrency payments are becoming more widely used.

Cons

  • It is possible to lose your virtual wallet or your currency.
  • The value of cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoins can change significantly.
  • The cryptocurrency market is not regulated.
  • Cryptocurrency exchanges are vulnerable to cyber attacks.
  • Cryptocurrency can be vulnerable to scams.

Proof of Work and proof of stake

How blockchains register transactions? There are two types of methods, mining and staking. Minig is done by trying random hashes (a type of encryption) to guess the correct one, guessing the correct one leads to create a new block where are stored the transactions of the lasts minutes. In this process the computers who guess the correct hash get a prize, which in most of the cases is an amount of that cryptocurrency. Staking give the work to register the new transactions to random computers, this lead to a minor use of energy.

Alt coins
Ethereum
Ethereum is the second largest cryptocurrency after Bitcoin.
Biance coin is the third largest criptocurrency, associated to the Binance exange.
Binance coin
Cardano
Cardano is a new blockchain, associated to this blockchain there is the coin ADA
Polkadot is a blockchain similar to Cardano, but it is more than a blockchain, it is an ecosystem of blockchains, the principal coins in this ecosystem are: DOT, LINK, ANKR, REEF, AKRO.
Polkadot
Solana
Solana is a semi-defi blockchain, some people says it is the "eth killer".
Doge coin is a meme coin, featured by Elon Musk.
Doge coin
Shiba inu
Shiba inu is another meme coin, named by the community "the doge killer".