# Cryptocurrency 

By [Untitled](https://paragraph.com/@0x9dc87a233943ff21f3d0f3e73cd40aa857fddd23) · 2023-03-21

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A cryptocurrency is a digital currency, which is an alternative form of payment created using encryption algorithms. The use of encryption technologies means that cryptocurrencies function both as a currency and as a virtual accounting system. To use cryptocurrencies, you need a cryptocurrency wallet

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