A cryptocurrencyCryptocurrency is decentralized digital currency secured by cryptography. Cryptocurrency utilizes cryptographic protocols to record ownership and prevent counterfeits (when ownership... Read More transactionA transaction is a record of an event that occurred in the past. Transactions typically occur during the course of... Read More is a digital exchangeAn exchange is a marketplace where traders can buy and sell cryptocurrencies and other digital assets. The "exchange" acts as... Read More of value that uses cryptographyCryptography means, "secret writing"—the exchange of messages accessible only by the intended recipient. It is the science of hiding information.... Read More to secure the transaction and control the creation of new units. A cryptocurrency transaction requires at least two addresses and the use of private keys associated with those addresses to complete the exchange. Every cryptocurrency transaction is validated utilizing blockchainAs a distributed ledger technology (DLT), a blockchain is a digital ledger that can create an immutable record of transactions.... Read More technology.
