Basics of Cryptocurrency: Top 10 Concepts You Need to Know

HashKey Group
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2 min readAug 19, 2022

Hello everyone,

Module 2 of HashKey Academy Course 1 is here! And this time we are delving into the BASICS OF CRYPTOCURRENCY.

After learning the fundamentals of blockchain and how the technology underpins digital assets, it’s now time to get yourself familiarised with the basic principles and terminologies of cryptocurrencies.

In this Module, our instructor Henri Centieiro (Senior Research Manager at HashKey Capital) introduces and explains:
• Different types of coins
• Common factors that drive the price of these assets
• Importance of understanding tokenomics,
• Differences between a wallet and a key,
• Why gas fees on Ethereum are so *high* sometimes
• Other concepts and terminologies

WATCH THE MODULE HERE:
HashKey Academy Course 2: Basics of Digital Assets

Sit back, grab a drink, enjoy, and happy learning!

About HashKey Group
HashKey Group is an end-to-end digital asset financial services group in Asia. The Group provides a complete ecosystem across the entire digital asset landscape, ranging from venture investment, to custody, to technologies and trading. HashKey’s senior team has deep investment, governance, and technology expertise gained at tier-one banks, regulators, and fintech ventures. By bringing together the most advanced blockchain research, developers and technologies, HashKey identifies potential opportunities and deliver end-to-end solutions that operate within regulatory frameworks with the highest compliance standards. The Group has operations in Hong Kong, Singapore and Japan, and extensive partnerships with FinTech and blockchain solutions providers, academic institutions, and associations. Official Website: https://www.hashkey.com/

For more information, please contact:
Jason Li
jason.li@hashkey.com

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HashKey Group
HashKey Group

HashKey Group is Asia’s leading end-to-end FinTech and digital asset finance house. Find us at https://www.hashkey.com