Cryptocurrency is a type of digital or virtual currency that uses cryptography for secure financial transactions. Unlike traditional currencies issued by governments (like the dollar or euro), cryptocurrencies operate on decentralized networks based on blockchain technology—a public, tamper-proof ledger that records all transactions across a network of computers. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
