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What defines a digital token in the context of crypto-assets?
What defines a digital token in the context of crypto-assets?
- A form of currency used only for physical transactions
- An encrypted document for secure transactions
- A physical object that holds value
- A way to represent value on a blockchain network (correct)
What was the first blockchain-based game mentioned?
What was the first blockchain-based game mentioned?
- Axie Infinity
- Ether Cats
- CryptoKitties (correct)
- Cat Breeder
What notable event occurred with CryptoKitties at a Christie’s auction in 2018?
What notable event occurred with CryptoKitties at a Christie’s auction in 2018?
- The first digital token was sold
- A kitty sold for 600 ETH (correct)
- CryptoKitties went viral
- The game became unavailable
Which crypto asset holds the record for the most expensive sale as of 2021?
Which crypto asset holds the record for the most expensive sale as of 2021?
What is the broadest concept of value on a blockchain referred to?
What is the broadest concept of value on a blockchain referred to?
Which characteristic affects what a CryptoKitty looks like?
Which characteristic affects what a CryptoKitty looks like?
How did CryptoKitties impact the Ethereum blockchain upon its launch?
How did CryptoKitties impact the Ethereum blockchain upon its launch?
What can crypto-assets represent?
What can crypto-assets represent?
What is a defining characteristic of cryptocurrencies?
What is a defining characteristic of cryptocurrencies?
What is the primary function of a digital coin?
What is the primary function of a digital coin?
What is the most common type of crypto-asset currently available?
What is the most common type of crypto-asset currently available?
Which statement about the number of cryptocurrencies is true?
Which statement about the number of cryptocurrencies is true?
What are crypto-commodities primarily designed to represent?
What are crypto-commodities primarily designed to represent?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of cryptocurrencies?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of cryptocurrencies?
What aspect of digital coins indicates their fungibility?
What aspect of digital coins indicates their fungibility?
Which of the following examples represents a crypto-commodity?
Which of the following examples represents a crypto-commodity?
What is a primary advantage of security tokens compared to physical assets?
What is a primary advantage of security tokens compared to physical assets?
What is a potential consequence of a token being classified as a security token?
What is a potential consequence of a token being classified as a security token?
How are utility tokens typically used in context?
How are utility tokens typically used in context?
What is often required to successfully launch a utility token using the ERC-20 standard?
What is often required to successfully launch a utility token using the ERC-20 standard?
What makes utility tokens less complicated to launch compared to security tokens?
What makes utility tokens less complicated to launch compared to security tokens?
In what way do security tokens differ from utility tokens?
In what way do security tokens differ from utility tokens?
What has been a significant development concerning ICOs in recent years?
What has been a significant development concerning ICOs in recent years?
What is the main purpose of Cardano's sidechains?
What is the main purpose of Cardano's sidechains?
Which feature distinguishes IOTA from traditional cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin or Ethereum?
Which feature distinguishes IOTA from traditional cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin or Ethereum?
What is a key characteristic of asset-backed tokens like Digix and Goldmint?
What is a key characteristic of asset-backed tokens like Digix and Goldmint?
What role does the treasury play in Cardano's ecosystem?
What role does the treasury play in Cardano's ecosystem?
What is the primary focus of Stellar/Chain (XLM)?
What is the primary focus of Stellar/Chain (XLM)?
How does IOTA ensure that every transaction contributes to the network's validation?
How does IOTA ensure that every transaction contributes to the network's validation?
What platform did Tron migrate from to develop its own blockchain?
What platform did Tron migrate from to develop its own blockchain?
What does the 'tangle' in IOTA refer to?
What does the 'tangle' in IOTA refer to?
Which entity is primarily involved in validating transactions within IOTA's framework?
Which entity is primarily involved in validating transactions within IOTA's framework?
What red flags indicate that an Initial Coin Offering (ICO) may be fraudulent?
What red flags indicate that an Initial Coin Offering (ICO) may be fraudulent?
What risk is associated with participating in a mining pool?
What risk is associated with participating in a mining pool?
What was Silk Road primarily known for?
What was Silk Road primarily known for?
Which feature of Monero makes it difficult to track transactions?
Which feature of Monero makes it difficult to track transactions?
What was a consequence of the closure of Silk Road?
What was a consequence of the closure of Silk Road?
What type of scheme was created by some mining services that emphasized signing up new affiliates?
What type of scheme was created by some mining services that emphasized signing up new affiliates?
What term describes the act of pooling computing resources in cryptocurrency mining?
What term describes the act of pooling computing resources in cryptocurrency mining?
What does the percentage of money supply held by the top 100 accounts indicate about a cryptocurrency?
What does the percentage of money supply held by the top 100 accounts indicate about a cryptocurrency?
What is the main function of digital currency exchanges (DCE)?
What is the main function of digital currency exchanges (DCE)?
How do digital currency exchanges typically generate revenue?
How do digital currency exchanges typically generate revenue?
What is a characteristic of direct trading platforms?
What is a characteristic of direct trading platforms?
Which challenge is commonly associated with cryptocurrency exchanges?
Which challenge is commonly associated with cryptocurrency exchanges?
Why do some banks oppose cryptocurrencies?
Why do some banks oppose cryptocurrencies?
What type of clients do cryptocurrency exchanges typically serve?
What type of clients do cryptocurrency exchanges typically serve?
Which type of trading service do brokers in DCEs provide?
Which type of trading service do brokers in DCEs provide?
What advice are some financial investment advisors now giving regarding cryptocurrencies?
What advice are some financial investment advisors now giving regarding cryptocurrencies?
Flashcards
Crypto-assets
Crypto-assets
Digital assets recorded and managed using blockchain technology. They represent value, like a store of value, a means to pay (medium of exchange), or a physical asset.
Altcoins
Altcoins
Any digital coin other than Bitcoin.
Digital tokens
Digital tokens
A representation of value on a blockchain. They are purely digital and can be traded.
CryptoKitties
CryptoKitties
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Axie Infinity
Axie Infinity
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Block Explorer
Block Explorer
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Cryptocurrency Valuation
Cryptocurrency Valuation
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Fad
Fad
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Cryptocurrencies
Cryptocurrencies
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Digital Coin
Digital Coin
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Blockchain
Blockchain
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Crypto-commodities
Crypto-commodities
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Fungibility
Fungibility
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Crypto-tokens
Crypto-tokens
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Fiat Currencies
Fiat Currencies
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Crypto-asset conversion
Crypto-asset conversion
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Security Token
Security Token
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Utility Token
Utility Token
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What does a security token represent?
What does a security token represent?
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What is an Initial Coin Offering (ICO)?
What is an Initial Coin Offering (ICO)?
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What is the ERC-20 standard?
What is the ERC-20 standard?
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Why are security tokens appealing for investors?
Why are security tokens appealing for investors?
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What is the regulatory landscape for security tokens?
What is the regulatory landscape for security tokens?
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Why are utility tokens easier to launch?
Why are utility tokens easier to launch?
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Mining Pool
Mining Pool
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Cryptojacking
Cryptojacking
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Ponzi Scheme in Cryptocurrency
Ponzi Scheme in Cryptocurrency
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What is Stellar/Chain (XLM) known for?
What is Stellar/Chain (XLM) known for?
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Privacy-Focused Cryptocurrencies (like Monero & ZCash)
Privacy-Focused Cryptocurrencies (like Monero & ZCash)
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Silk Road
Silk Road
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What are sidechains in Cardano?
What are sidechains in Cardano?
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Darknet Marketplaces
Darknet Marketplaces
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What is Cardano's treasury used for?
What is Cardano's treasury used for?
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How does IOTA (MIOTA) differ from traditional blockchain systems?
How does IOTA (MIOTA) differ from traditional blockchain systems?
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Decentralized Blockchain Networks
Decentralized Blockchain Networks
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Describe the transaction validation process in IOTA.
Describe the transaction validation process in IOTA.
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What are the benefits of using IOTA's tangle system?
What are the benefits of using IOTA's tangle system?
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What is the purpose of the Tron (TRX) platform?
What is the purpose of the Tron (TRX) platform?
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How did Tron's blockchain evolve?
How did Tron's blockchain evolve?
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What are digital currency exchanges (DCEs)?
What are digital currency exchanges (DCEs)?
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How do DCEs make money?
How do DCEs make money?
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Do all DCEs accept credit cards?
Do all DCEs accept credit cards?
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What are the different types of digital currency exchanges?
What are the different types of digital currency exchanges?
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What impact has the growth of DCEs had on cryptocurrency adoption?
What impact has the growth of DCEs had on cryptocurrency adoption?
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What are some risks associated with using DCEs?
What are some risks associated with using DCEs?
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Why is it difficult to track the reliability of DCEs?
Why is it difficult to track the reliability of DCEs?
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What is the Mt. Gox example?
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Study Notes
Chapter 3 - Bitcoin and Crypto-assets
- This chapter covers Bitcoin and other crypto-assets.
- Learning objectives include a deeper understanding of the Bitcoin network, examination of top crypto-assets, top cryptocurrency exchanges, crypto valuation models, digital tokens, and using block explorers for data gathering.
- CryptoKitties was the first game built on blockchain technology in 2017. It involved buying, selling, and breeding digital cat pictures using Ether.
- CryptoKitties was difficult to counterfeit due to blockchain record-keeping.
- Axie Infinity, a more recent game, had an expensive crypto asset (Angel) valued over $1.1 million in 2021.
- All digital coins after Bitcoin are called altcoins.
- A digital token represents value on a blockchain network.
- Crypto-assets broadly refer to value on a blockchain, represented by coins or tokens. They can represent anything from a store of value to a means of payment or an asset.
- Bitcoin is the first successful digital coin.
- As of 2024, there are over 20,000 cryptocurrencies, with nearly half considered inactive.
- Cryptocurrencies only exist digitally.
- Typically, they have no central issuing/regulating authority.
- They use decentralized systems to record and manage transactions.
- Cryptography is employed to prevent fraudulent/counterfeit transactions.
Crypto-commodities
- Crypto-commodities represent raw materials and goods.
- They digitally represent commodities or physical assets on the blockchain.
- Some examples include oil-backed tokens (Petro, Oilcoin) and real estate tokens (RealT, Propy).
- Governments are examining regulating tokens like Ether, used in transaction networks, as commodities, potentially to circumvent existing regulations.
- Crypto-commodities (asset-backed tokens) are a subset, representing physical (precious stones) or intangible assets (IP).
- Examples include diamond tokenization using Everledger.
Crypto-tokens
- Crypto-tokens represent other tokenized assets or purposes outside of currencies and commodities.
- Often, they offer governance privileges impacting blockchain decision-making.
- Stocks are similar to crypto-tokens, granting governance and ownership rights, as well as dividends.
- Tokens confer voting and governance rights in a network, important for blockchain decision-making.
ROI Cryptocurrencies
- Some cryptocurrencies generate ROI based on blockchain/token implementation.
- Liquidity pool investments are a common method.
Network Tokens
- Network tokens cover tokens created by the network, rather than a Dapp.
- They are used for software installation, running software, storing data, paying for computation, or governance.
- Dfinity (DFN) is an example, using tokens for functionalities on the Dfinity network.
Utility Tokens
- Utility tokens are often used in apps and projects, linking to a specific app/blockchain.
- They are typically created during ICOs for investors to facilitate buying and selling services.
- These are not ownership tokens, but act as "golden tickets" for using certain services within an app.
Security Tokens
- Security tokens represent an investment in an asset tied to the issuing entity's resources.
- Examples include asset-backed tokens like Digix and Goldmint that simplify owning gold assets.
- An alternative to selling traditional securities, security tokens offer easier ownership.
Cryptocurrency Exchanges
- These are similar to financial market exchanges.
- They act as digital marketplaces for cryptocurrency and token transactions.
- DCEs (digital currency exchanges) can facilitate trading with fiat currency.
- Different types of exchanges exist, including trading platforms and brokers.
- Examples include Coinbase and Kraken.
- Decentralized exchanges (DEXs) offer less down-time, better privacy, and reduced censorship.
- OTC exchanges (off-the-book) avoid regulatory restrictions by involving direct transactions between users.
- The minimum transaction amount is typically significant on OTC platforms.
Cold Storage
- Cold storage involves keeping crypto assets offline to improve security.
- This includes methods like using USB sticks, physical paper wallets, or offline hardware wallets.
Financial Modeling
- Cryptocurrencies generally have high volatility compared to traditional fiat currencies.
- Analysts often look to hold cryptocurrencies and process transactions.
- Miners' revenue may transition towards transaction fees as crypto rewards decrease.
Blockchain Analytics
- Blockchain analytics is data analysis used to find patterns within transaction data.
- This is useful for analyzing the health of public and private blockchain networks, including identifying potentially fraudulent transactions.
- Companies like Chainalysis and Elliptic offer analytics software.
- Analytics can be used by authorities and researchers.
Ethical and Other Issues with Blockchains
- Blockchain projects may be unregulated, and some investors may be subject to "crypto-addiction" symptoms.
- Several forms of cryptocurrency fraud may attract fraudsters.
- Blockchain-based ICOs are an increasing target for scammers. Some try to get investments using inflated promises and manipulated code.
- A complex web of mining pools can cause loss of funds to victims due to various hacking scenarios.
- Blockchain transactions can be used in cybercrime, often for generating illicit funds.
- Bitcoin has frequently been exploited by cybercriminals for drug transactions on dark web markets.
End of Chapter
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Test your knowledge on key concepts related to crypto-assets and digital tokens. This quiz covers topics such as the history of blockchain-based games, notable sales in the crypto market, and the characteristics of cryptocurrencies. Challenge yourself and learn more about the evolving world of digital assets!
