Bitcoin, the groundbreaking peer-to-peer electronic cash system, is often referred as a "cryptocurrency." Although Bitcoin falls under this category, some argue it should be distinguished from the broader crypto concept. Is it true?

Bitcoin, the groundbreaking peer-to-peer electronic cash system, is often referred as a “cryptocurrency.” Although Bitcoin falls under the category of cryptocurrency, some argue it should be distinguished from the broader crypto concept. Is it true?

  • Norbert@lemmy.worldOPEnglish
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    1 year ago

    So yes - we essentially have Bitcoin on one side, and shitcoins on the other.

    This is it in a nutshell.