What is Cryptocurrency?
Cryptocurrency is a digital or virtual currency that uses cryptography for security and is decentralized, meaning it's not controlled by any government or financial institution.
- Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Litecoin are popular examples.
- Cryptocurrencies are traded on online exchanges and can be stored in digital wallets.
Blockchain Technology
Blockchain is the underlying technology behind cryptocurrency, a decentralized ledger that records transactions across a network of computers.
- It's secure, transparent, and immutable.
- Blockchain has applications beyond cryptocurrency, such as supply chain management and voting systems.