What are cryptocurrencies?
09/14/21 • 13 min
Cryptocurrencies are on the rise, and more and more people are turning to “cryptos” as a means of payment and a form of investment. But did you know many types of cryptocurrencies serve different purposes?
In this episode, we’ll talk about cryptocurrencies in three parts. First, we’ll list the properties of cryptocurrencies. Second, we’ll look at how cryptocurrencies are used. And finally, we’ll describe tokens and how decentralized applications use them.
The Zen Crypto Show is produced by ZenGo, where you can buy, sell, trade, and earn cryptocurrencies with mind-bending simplicity and safety, and is hosted by Sebastien Couture.
If you would like to suggest a topic for future episodes, email [email protected].
Download the ZenGo mobile app: https://zengo.rocks/thezencryptoshow
Subscribe to The Zen Crypto Show: https://thezencryptoshow.transistor.fm
Cryptocurrencies are on the rise, and more and more people are turning to “cryptos” as a means of payment and a form of investment. But did you know many types of cryptocurrencies serve different purposes?
In this episode, we’ll talk about cryptocurrencies in three parts. First, we’ll list the properties of cryptocurrencies. Second, we’ll look at how cryptocurrencies are used. And finally, we’ll describe tokens and how decentralized applications use them.
The Zen Crypto Show is produced by ZenGo, where you can buy, sell, trade, and earn cryptocurrencies with mind-bending simplicity and safety, and is hosted by Sebastien Couture.
If you would like to suggest a topic for future episodes, email [email protected].
Download the ZenGo mobile app: https://zengo.rocks/thezencryptoshow
Subscribe to The Zen Crypto Show: https://thezencryptoshow.transistor.fm
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What is money?
To fully grasp why crypto is so important, it’s necessary to have a good understanding of money. Today, we take the concept of money for granted. When you look at your bank account balance, there’s how much money you have. Do you ever think about what money is, where it came from, what makes it valuable, and how it’s created today?
In this episode, we’ll explore what money is in four parts. First, I’ll explain how money evolved through history. Second, we’ll focus on fiat money, which is what we use day-to-day. Next, I’ll list the properties of money and their limits. And third, we’ll look at the contrast between modern money systems and cryptocurrencies.
The Zen Crypto Show is produced by ZenGo, where you can buy, sell, trade, and earn cryptocurrencies with mind-bending simplicity and safety, and is hosted by Sebastien Couture.
If you would like to suggest a topic for future episodes, email [email protected].
Download the ZenGo mobile app: https://zengo.rocks/thezencryptoshow
Subscribe to The Zen Crypto Show: https://thezencryptoshow.transistor.fm/subscribe
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What are NFTs?
It seems that right now, everyone is either talking about or launching an NFT. Some NFT digital artwork is selling for millions of dollars, which sounds insane! But what are these Non-Fungible Tokens everyone is talking about, and why are they such a big deal?
In this episode, we’ll explore NFTs in three parts. First, we’ll describe what NFTs are and how they are being used today by artists. Second, we’ll explore how they are different from other cryptocurrencies and tokens. And third, we’ll dive deep into why NFTs are so fundamental to the future of digital economies, particularly for creators.
The Zen Crypto Show is produced by ZenGo, where you can buy, sell, trade, and earn cryptocurrencies with mind-bending simplicity and safety, and is hosted by Sebastien Couture.
If you would like to suggest a topic for future episodes, email [email protected].
Download the ZenGo mobile app: https://zengo.rocks/thezencryptoshow
Subscribe to The Zen Crypto Show: https://thezencryptoshow.transistor.fm
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