Unveiling the World of Cryptocurrencies

Leon V. Schumacher ()

Chapter Chapter 10 in Decoding Digital Assets, 2024, pp 59-63 from Springer

Abstract: Summary This chapter focuses on cryptocurrencies, digital tokens that use cryptography for secure transactions and typically operate in a decentralized manner, free from central bank or government control. It discusses Bitcoin's pioneering role and the variety of cryptocurrencies available. The chapter highlights the key features of decentralization in cryptocurrencies, such as peer-to-peer transactions and absence of central authority. It also addresses the existence of centralized cryptocurrencies like stablecoins and CBDCs, and their implications for the principles of decentralization. The chapter emphasizes the need to critically evaluate the balance between centralization and decentralization in the evolving cryptocurrency landscape.

Date: 2024
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DOI: 10.1007/978-3-031-54601-3_10

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