What is Cryptocurrency
A cryptocurrency is a digital or virtual currency which uses cryptography to verify and secure transactions. Cryptocurrencies are decentralized, meaning that they are not controlled by any central authority, such as a government or a central bank, but instead are governed by a decentralized distributed network. The growing popularity of the crypto industry gave rise to many cryptocurrencies that serve different purposes. Among the most renowned cryptocurrencies are Bitcoin – which is the world’s first cryptocurrency – as well as Ethereum, Solana, Cardano and Ripple.
BTC
Bitcoin
87,122.00€
+1.75%
BTMT
BITmarkets Token
0.0743700000€
0.00%
USDT
Tether USD
1.00€
+0.02%
XRP
XRP
2.44€
+0.87%
DOGE
Dogecoin
0.1848140000€
+8.01%
MATIC
Matic
0.2184690000€
+3.79%
ADA
Cardano
0.7325700000€
+3.24%
LTC
Litecoin
93.31€
+2.63%
BNB
Binance Coin
634.46€
+2.21%
SOL
Solana
140.32€
+5.09%
FIL
Filecoin
3.12€
+3.77%
AVAX
Avalanche
21.45€
+7.08%
ALGO
Algorand
0.2025580000€
+5.89%
How do cryptocurrencies work?
Cryptocurrencies operate within a sophisticated software system called a blockchain, which is a digital network that keeps record of all transactions made using cryptocurrency in the form of blocks. Blockchain systems are highly secure as they utilize complex cryptography, which ensures that all transactions are accurate, transparent and are protected from any unauthorized access or tampering.
Cryptocurrency mining
Central to the blockchain is the process of cryptocurrency mining, which is when the so-called miners – which can be individuals or corporations – utilize a computer system to process and validate transactions on the blockchain. This is done by utilizing computing power to solve complex mathematical problems. When miners verify transactions successfully, they are rewarded with new units of cryptocurrency.
Cryptocurrency buying and trading
Cryptocurrencies are typically bought at a cryptocurrency exchange. A cryptocurrency exchange, such as BITmarkets, provides an online platform for users to buy and sell cryptocurrencies at live market prices. Others prefer to buy cryptocurrencies through a currency exchanges, which tend to offer a wider range of services, such as conversion between cryptocurrencies and traditional fiat currencies. With BITmarkets, buying cryptocurrencies is simple and secure.
Why BITmarkets?
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