Bitcoin and Other Cryptocurrencies


Vocabulary (15 Words):

  1. Cryptocurrency – A digital currency that uses cryptography for security.

  2. Blockchain – A system of recording information securely and transparently.

  3. Decentralized – Not controlled by a central authority or government.

  4. Bitcoin – The first and most well-known cryptocurrency.

  5. Altcoin – Any cryptocurrency other than Bitcoin.

  6. Wallet – A digital tool for storing cryptocurrencies.

  7. Mining – The process of validating cryptocurrency transactions.

  8. Token – A unit of cryptocurrency.

  9. Exchange – A platform where people trade cryptocurrencies.

  10. Volatility – Large and unpredictable changes in value.

  11. Investment – Using money to buy something with the expectation of profit.

  12. Fiat Currency – Traditional government-issued money, like dollars or euros.

  13. Security – Measures to protect information and funds.

  14. Transaction – An exchange or transfer of money.

  15. Peer-to-Peer (P2P) – Direct exchange between users without intermediaries.