Cryptocurrencies
Explore digital currencies and tokens including Bitcoin, Ethereum, stablecoins, and altcoins that power decentralized networks, DeFi protocols, and the broader Web3 ecosystem.
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Altcoin
Any cryptocurrency other than Bitcoin. Altcoins include Ethereum, Solana, Cardano, and thousands of other digital currencies with different features and use cases.
Bitcoin
The first decentralized cryptocurrency, created in 2009 by Satoshi Nakamoto, that enables peer-to-peer transactions without intermediaries on a blockchain network.
Stablecoin
A cryptocurrency designed to maintain a stable value by being pegged to a reserve asset like the US dollar, gold, or other cryptocurrencies.
Token
A digital asset created on an existing blockchain that represents value, utility, ownership, or access rights within a decentralized application or ecosystem.
Token Burn
Permanent removal of cryptocurrency tokens from circulation by sending them to an inaccessible address, reducing token supply and potentially increasing remaining token value.
Wrapped Token
A representation of an asset from one blockchain on another blockchain, enabling assets to move between chains and participate in different ecosystems while maintaining value parity.
Wrapped Token
A token representing an external asset (another cryptocurrency or asset) locked in a smart contract, enabling that asset to be used on different blockchains or within protocols.