On the other hand, cryptocurrencies come with a host of risks and drawbacks, such as illiquidity and value volatility, that don’t affect many fiat currencies.
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Ether’s underlying blockchain, Ethereum, is the world’s most established decentralized blockchain protocol (or "Layer-1" in technical terms) for smart contracts in the world.
Although mining periodically produces new cryptocurrency units, most cryptocurrencies are designed to have a finite supply — a key guarantor of value.
Up 9% this week alone, ETH might have further to go in the near term, according to Fundstrat Global Investment Advisors.
Experts warn that these can sometimes be a sign of a scam and make it a very high risk investment.
Cryptocurrency is formed through a process known as mining, which entails employing computer processing power to solve complex mathematical problems to earn coins. Users can also purchase the currencies from brokers, which they can then store and spend using encrypted wallets.
The Biden administration is taking steps to ensure Americans who pay for goods or services with cryptocurrencies don’t sidestep the tax man.
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Other cryptocurrencies are also now strong investment options and the Shiba Inu-themed Dogecoin, whose symbol is DOGE, which was initially created as a joke, is now one of the best known tokens. It is now priced at ₹20.93, down from ₹21.72, a change of -0.66% in 24-hours. It’s market cap is currently ₹2.6T.
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The majority of DApps such as DeFi protocols, NFTs and games still operate on Ethereum. With the rise of DeFi and NFTs over the last year, the Ethereum network has been plagued by congestion and increased transaction costs or “gas fees,” leading to DApps moving or expanding to other chains that can provide faster transactions and scalability at a lower cost.
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The value of cryptocurrency is also driven by scarcity. This alludes to the cryptocurrency’s finite mechanism. The Bitcoin protocol sets the maximum amount of BTC that can be mined at 21 million. Therefore, as more people enter the crypto space, Bitcoin’s scarcity will inevitably increase, causing its price to increase. Some coins also use the burning mechanism to increase their value by destroying a portion of the supply.