The Rise of Cryptocurrency: Understanding the Basics
Cryptocurrency, a digital or virtual currency that uses cryptography for security, has been gaining popularity in recent years. One of the most well-known cryptocurrencies is Bitcoin, which was created in 2009 by an anonymous individual or group going by the name Satoshi Nakamoto. Since then, thousands of other cryptocurrencies, such as Ethereum, Ripple, and Litecoin, have entered the market.