Understanding Cryptocurrencies, Types

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 What is Cryptocurrency?

Cryptocurrency works on blockchain technology. Cryptocurrencies are the digital or virtual currencies working on the cryptographic principles. It doesn’t have any physical existence or they are not tangible. They merely exist as a set of programming codes. Yet provides high security and usability than many existing currencies.

Ex: Every individual in a particular blockchain will have a unique account Id/address. The cryptocurrency is always associated with this accounts (Currency is Debited and Credited to this account).

In this People can manage their account through the application called wallets. Through the wallets, anyone can make the transaction to anyone on the network (both the sender and receiver must have an account). The transactions are verified by nodes and added to the blockchain ledger. So the immutable and encrypted ledger of blockchain is the backbone of cryptocurrency.

Each cryptocurrency will be working on a blockchain protocol. One of the most famous cryptocurrency is bitcoin which relies on the bitcoin blockchain. And ether is another fast-growing cryptocurrency which runs on Ethereum protocol.

While comparing with the traditional currencies, the cryptocurrencies provide highly anonymous nature for participants. The only visible identity of a user will be his account ID, rest everything will be encrypted. The participants will not have any idea about the real identity of a user.

 Understanding Cryptocurrencies

Cryptocurrencies are digital or virtual currencies underpinned by cryptographic systems. They enable secure online payments without the use of third-party intermediaries. The "Crypto" refers to the various encryption algorithms and cryptographic techniques that safeguard these entries, such as elliptical curve encryption, public-private key pairs, and hashing functions. 

Cryptocurrencies can be mined or purchased from cryptocurrency exchanges. Not all e-commerce sites allow purchases using cryptocurrencies. In fact, cryptocurrencies, even popular ones like Bitcoin, are hardly used for retail transactions. 

How to store cryptocurrency

Once you have purchased cryptocurrency, you need to store it safely to protect it from hacks or theft. Usually, cryptocurrency is stored in crypto wallets, which are physical devices or online software used to store the private keys to your cryptocurrencies securely. 
Some exchanges provide wallet services, making it easy for you to store directly through the platform. However, not all exchanges or brokers automatically provide wallet services for you.

There are different wallet providers to choose from. The terms “hot wallet” and “cold wallet” are used

  • Hot wallet storage: "hot wallets" refer to crypto storage that uses online software to protect the private keys to your assets.
  • Cold wallet storage: Unlike hot wallets, cold wallets (also known as hardware wallets) rely on offline electronic devices to securely store your private keys.

Types of Cryptocurrency 

There are thousands of cryptocurrencies present in the market today.  Bitcoin is the most popular and valuable cryptocurrency. Each cryptocurrency claims to have a different function and specification.
Some of best Cryptocurrency are
  • Ethereum's ether markets itself as gas for the underlying smart contract platform. 
  • Ripple's XRP is used by banks to facilitate transfers between different geographies.  
  • Tether describes itself as “a blockchain-enabled platform...to make it easier to use fiat currency digitally.”
  • USD Coin was launched in 2018 by the Centre Consortium, which consists of Circle and Coinbase. Because Circle is based in the U.S., it is subject to regulation—this makes USD Coin a regulated stablecoin.
  • Binance Coin (BNB) is a utility cryptocurrency that operates as a payment method for the fees associated with trading on the Binance Exchange. It is the third-largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization.
  • Binance USD was created by the cryptocurrency exchange Binance as a stablecoin pegged to the U.S. dollar. The stablecoin was approved by the New York State Department of Financial Services; thus, it is also regulated.
  • Cardano (ADA) is an “Ouroboros proof-of-stake” cryptocurrency created with a research-based approach by engineers, mathematicians, and cryptography experts. 

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