Vocabulary (15 Words):
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Cryptocurrency – A digital currency that uses cryptography for security.
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Blockchain – A system of recording information securely and transparently.
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Decentralized – Not controlled by a central authority or government.
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Bitcoin – The first and most well-known cryptocurrency.
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Altcoin – Any cryptocurrency other than Bitcoin.
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Wallet – A digital tool for storing cryptocurrencies.
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Mining – The process of validating cryptocurrency transactions.
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Token – A unit of cryptocurrency.
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Exchange – A platform where people trade cryptocurrencies.
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Volatility – Large and unpredictable changes in value.
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Investment – Using money to buy something with the expectation of profit.
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Fiat Currency – Traditional government-issued money, like dollars or euros.
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Security – Measures to protect information and funds.
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Transaction – An exchange or transfer of money.
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Peer-to-Peer (P2P) – Direct exchange between users without intermediaries.