===== Cryptocurrency =====
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A **Cryptocurrency** is a digital or virtual currency that is secured by [[dido:public:ra:xapend:xapend.a_glossary:c:cryptography|cryptography]], which makes it nearly impossible to counterfeit or double-spend. Many cryptocurrencies are decentralized networks based on [[dido:public:ra:xapend:xapend.a_glossary:b:blockchain|blockchain]] technology—a [[dido:public:ra:xapend:xapend.a_glossary:d:distributed_ledgers|distributed ledger]] enforced by a disparate network of computers.

Source: [[https://www.investopedia.com/terms/c/cryptocurrency.asp ]]


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