Updated September 2023
How do cryptocurrencies work?
How Cryptocurrencies work, MoneySmart says:
Cryptocurrencies, also known as virtual currencies or digital currencies, are a form of electronic money. They do not physically exist as coins or notes. A cryptocurrency unit, such as a bitcoin or ether, is a digital token. These digital tokens are created from code using an encrypted string of data blocks, known as a blockchain. The Reserve Bank of Australia’s website explains how cryptocurrency and blockchain technology works. Cryptocurrencies are used as payment systems to execute contracts and run programs. Anyone can create a digital currency, so at any given time there can be thousands of cryptocurrencies in circulation…
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