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2. Cryptocurrency - Wikipedia

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   The world's second-largest cryptocurrency, Ethereum, uses 62.56 kilowatt-hours of electricity per transaction. [258] XRP is the world's most energy efficient cryptocurrency, using 0.0079 kilowatt-hours of electricity per transaction. [259]

3. 12 most popular types of cryptocurrency - AOL

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   While Bitcoin may have been the first major cryptocurrency to hit the market — it debuted in 2009 — many others have become highly popular, even if not quite as large as the original.

4. History of bitcoin - Wikipedia

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   Finney downloaded the bitcoin software the day it was released, and received 10 bitcoins from Nakamoto in the world's first bitcoin transaction on 12 January 2009 (block 170). [ 24 ] [ 25 ] Other early supporters were Wei Dai , creator of bitcoin predecessor b-money , and Nick Szabo , creator of bitcoin predecessor bit gold . [ 15 ]

5. List of cryptocurrencies - Wikipedia

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   Since the creation of bitcoin in 2009, the number of new cryptocurrencies has expanded rapidly. [1]The UK's Financial Conduct Authority estimated there were over 20,000 different cryptocurrencies by the start of 2023, although many of these were no longer traded and would never grow to a significant size.

6. From Bitcoin to XRP: Key cryptocurrency terms and what ... - AOL

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   The cryptocurrency has a fixed supply of 100 billion coins, which were created when it launched. Much of it is held by Ripple and periodically released into circulation.

7. What’s Bitcoin? A beginner’s guide to the world’s first ...

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   A beginner’s guide to the world’s first cryptocurrency. Ihsaan Fanusie. ... which can be used to buy goods in video games, exchanged for U.S. dollars or other fiat currencies — and even pay ...

8. Digital currency - Wikipedia

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   On 9 June 2021, the Legislative Assembly of El Salvador has become the first country in the world to officially classify bitcoin as legal currency. Starting 90 days after approval, every business must accept bitcoin as legal tender for goods or services, unless it is unable to provide the technology needed to do the transaction.

9. Explainer: What common cryptocurrency terms mean - AOL

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   A type of cryptocurrency inspired by internet memes, pop culture or social media trends. Unlike mainstream cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin or Ethereum, memecoins often lack a clear utility or ...