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Types of Cryptocurrency

Get a summary of popular cryptos on the market today and where to buy them.

By Rachel Warren – Updated Nov 14, 2023 at 1:13PM

Key Points

  • Bitcoin introduced blockchain, enabling peer-to-peer transactions without banks.
  • Cryptos differ: Coins operate on their blockchains, tokens on existing ones for various uses.
  • Over 13,000 cryptocurrencies exist due to the open-source nature of blockchain technology.
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