RUN DOWN: What is a Cryptocurrency?

Cryptocurrency and blockchain are just a few of the ingredients in a technological word salad being sampled throughout the world by savvy investors, innovative institutions, and eager novices alike. But what does any of it even mean and how did we arrive at this cultural crux where these terms have become common vernacular? The answers aren’t as complicated as they may seem, and the allure of cryptocurrencies is pretty simple to uncover, too. It’s no wonder governments, not-for-profits, and companies from all sectors are working to embrace the blockchain technology behind digital currencies like bitcoin and ethereum. Don’t want to get left behind?

Here’s a crash course to the future:
https://medium.com/@kingsland/what-is-a-cryptocurrency-525968aef6e9