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Bitcoin was released in 2009, making it the first and most significant cryptocurrency. It was invented by "Satoshi Nakamoto", whose real identity is unknown. Bitcoin consists of a monetary unit and a payment system. The digital currency (BTC) is created and managed in a global, decentralised computer network using a special software solution. The global system is like a decentralised database in which all transactions are logged in the form of a blockchain. Bitcoin attracted worldwide attention when it increased in value in 2017.

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Ether (ETH) is the internal payment system for processing transactions for the global platform Ethereum. The Ethereum platform is used for distributed apps and facilitates the creation, execution, and management of smart contracts.

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Ripple (XRP) is an open-source protocol based on a public database. The Ripple network supports all standard currencies. XRP appeared in 2012 and, unlike Bitcoin, is not based on the blockchain and the coin cannot be mined.

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BNB Coin is backed by Binance, the world"s largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume. It is the native token of the exchange and operates on the BNB Chain. Launched in 2017 through an ICO, BNB initially served as a utility token for paying trading fees on the platform. Since then, it has evolved into a core component of the broader Binance ecosystem.

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Solana is a blockchain platform. It increases scalability for users through its faster transaction & smart contract verification time, as well as its flexible infrastructure. It does this by combining a proof-of-history consensus with the blockchain's underlying proof-of-stake consensus. Solana was created in 2018 by former Qualcomm employees Anatoly Yakovenko and Greg Fitzgerald.

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Dogecoin (DOGE) was originally created in 2013 by Billy Markus and Jackson Palmer as a "meme coin", i.e. a parody of Bitcoin and the countless other new crypto assets. Dogecoin (DOGE) has since become one of the most well-known altcoins and currently ranks 10th among all cryptocurrencies in terms of market capitalization. This open-source digital currency is, among other things, used for tipping on social media. Dogecoin is also known for participating in various charity events with its community-owned Dogecoin Foundation. Its total supply isn't capped, so there's no limit when it comes to mining DOGE.

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Cardano is the first proof-of-stake blockchain platform based on a peer-reviewed, research-driven development process. Its technology enables the development of decentralized applications and smart contracts using a modular approach that is both secure and efficient. Supporters claim that Cardano's Ouroboros protocol improves security, scalability, and energy efficiency relative to other proof-of-work predecessors, like Bitcoin. The platform was created in 2015 by Ethereum co-founders Charles Hoskinson and Jeremy Wood.

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Stellar Lumens enables fast, low-cost cross-border transactions and acts as a gateway between different currencies.

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LINK is the cryptocurrency of the decentralized network Chainlink.
Chainlink verifies external data for smart contracts on the Ethereum Blockchain and then makes this data available to the public (through the Oracle Network). This allows smart contracts to access resources such as data feeds, web APIs, or even weather data. Participants of the Chainlink network are compensated via the cryptocurrency LINK (ERC677 token) if they operate Chainlink nodes and fulfill data requests.

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Bitcoin Cash was created from the original Bitcoin blockchain by a hard fork (a community-activated protocol or code update) in August 2017. The goal of the fork was to increase the block size and thereby significantly reduce the transaction throughput (number of transactions processed per time).
More information: https://www.bitcoincash.org

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Avalanche (AVAX) is the native token of the Avalanche blockchain, a high-performance Layer-1 platform known for its high scalability and unique multi-chain architecture. AVAX is used to pay transaction fees and for staking. Its price is influenced by factors such as ecosystem growth, partnerships, and market trends.

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Polygon (POL), formerly known as Matic Network, was developed in 2017 by Jaynti Kanani, Sandeep Nailwal, and Anurag Arjun. Polygon is an Ethereum token that aims to improve Ethereum infrastructure and enable faster and cheaper transactions. Polygon uses a Layer 2 scaling solution, promoting mass adoption of cryptocurrencies by solving scalability issues.POL is Polygon's native token and is becoming increasingly important. It's used to secure the system, for staking and as a payment currency within the Polygon ecosystem.

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Shiba Inu (SHIB) was anonymously created in August 2020 under the alias "Ryoshi". Shiba Inu (SHIB) runs on the Ethereum blockchain and is one of many canine-themed cryptocurrencies. SHIB is an ERC-20 token and 50% of its total supply has already been burned to promote the token's success and stability. What's unique about Shiba Inu (SHIB) is its campaign with Amazon Smile to raise funds to rescue real Shiba Inu with the Shiba Inu Rescue Association.

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Litecoin (LTC) is a global and decentralised payment network similar to the Bitcoin network. The essential differences between Litecoin and Bitcoin are in their technology. Key aspects are the transaction speed, the maximum offering of the coins concerned and the 'algo'rithm used.

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Polkadot is a blockchain designed to connect an ecosystem of different blockchains and enable the exchange of a wide variety of data and asset types – not just tokens. To accomplish this, it's introduced several new technical features. Its network consists of two types of blockchains: The heart of the platform (known as the relay chain), which is where all transactions are continuously validated, and the parallel user-generated parachains. Polkadot uses the proof-of-stake consensus algorithm and was developed by Ethereum's co-founder Gavin Wood.

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UNI is the native cryptocurrency of the Uniswap decentralized trading protocol.
Uniswap is anchored on the Ethereum blockchain and is used to exchange ERC20 tokens. UNI itself is designed as an ERC20 token and, when used in the Uniswap protocol, enables users to exercise governance rights over the design of the Uniswap protocol.

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Pepe (PEPE) is a purely speculative memecoin that launched on the Ethereum blockchain in April 2023. Based on the popular "Pepe the Frog" meme, it thrives on community hype and viral trends. Its price is highly volatile and reacts primarily to exchange listings, overall market sentiment, and social media buzz. Recently, attention has turned to "Pepe Unchained," its own Layer-2 network.

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Ethereum Classic is a continuation of the original Ethereum blockchain and values immutability and the principle of "code is law".

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Aave (AAVE) is one of the most popular DeFi protocols developed through decentralized governance (DAO). Aave is a decentralized lending platform and one of the major liquidity protocols in the DeFi world. Stani Kulechov founded this open-source protocol that is based on the Ethereum network in November 2017. Aave enables the lending of cryptocurrencies. In this process, lenders provide liquidity to the market and earn interest in return. Borrowers can use their cryptocurrencies as collateral. AAVE is the Aaave protocol's governance token and was originally called ETHLEND. One of its standout features are flash loans, which are considered the first uncollateralized loan option in the DeFi space.

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Algorand (ALGO) is a decentralized and scalable open-source blockchain project that aims to deliver high levels of security and fast transaction speed while keeping costs low. Silvio Micali, a professor of computer science at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, founded Algorand in response to Bitcoin's (and other blockchains') slow transaction times. Algorand's network was released in June 2019 and has processed almost 1 million transactions per day since December 2020. The cryptocurrency uses a consensus mechanism called pure proof-of-stake and aims to be the first blockchain to operate with a negative carbon footprint. As such, Algorand is among the most environmentally friendly crypto infrastructures. Its native token, ALGO, can be used to pay transaction fees, DApp computing services, and as an asset on the Algorand network.

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The Sandbox's (SAND) primary focus is successfully moving blockchains into mainstream gaming. SAND is an Ethereum-based "utility token." In the Sandbox environment, it is the only valid cryptocurrency. Here, users can create, buy, and sell digital assets in the form of a game and, in doing so, contribute content to the Metaverse. The project uses a creative "play-to-earn" model where users can be creators and players at the same time. Thanks to the introduction of the SAND token, transactions are made possible on the blockchain and decentralized governance is being promoted for future product developments.

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Based on a virtual reality (VR) game, this cryptocurrency runs on the Ethereum blockchain. Today, the currency is used for every game in Decentraland. In this 3D virtual world, users can buy, cultivate, and monetize land, as well as purchase goods and services on the Decentraland marketplace. MANA is an ERC-20 token and can also be used to, for example, purchase avatars and wearables. Users are in full control and collectively determine the decision-making processes within this virtual world through the Decentraland DAO.

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Tezos is a blockchain that can update itself, enabling secure changes guided by user votes.

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Chiliz allows sports and entertainment fans to participate in the decisions of their favorite teams via the Socios platform.

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Axie Infinity Shards is a blockchain-based game in which players collect Axies, raise them and fight with them in battles. The associated cryptocurrency gives players the right to participate in the further development of the project.

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Basic Attention Token wants to revolutionize digital advertising in the browser by paying users for their attention and trying to provide advertisers with better data.

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Curve DAO is a decentralized marketplace focused on the exchange of stablecoins, aiming for efficiency and low fees for liquidity providers.

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The Graph analyzes and indexes blockchain data to make it easier to access and query information across different blockchains.

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Quant focuses on connecting networks and blockchains to create the so-called Internet of Value.

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Lido DAO (LDO) is the governance token of Lido DAO, a decentralized platform for liquid staking founded in 2020. Lido enables users to stake cryptocurrencies like Ethereum without sacrificing liquidity. In return, they receive "liquid staking tokens" such as stETH. The LDO token grants voting rights within the DAO and plays a key role in protocol governance.

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NEAR is the native token of the Layer-1 blockchain of the same name, launched in April 2020 by former Google and Microsoft engineers. The protocol is designed for high scalability, low fees, and easy developer integration. NEAR's price is influenced by a staking and inflation model in which transaction fees are burned. Additional factors such as ecosystem growth, AI integrations, and initiatives by the NEAR Foundation also impact its price performance.

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Ondo (ONDO) is the native token of Ondo Finance. Since January 2024, the protocol has been tokenizing real-world assets such as bonds and money market funds, making them globally accessible. ONDO functions as a governance token and is closely tied to the development of the RWA (Real World Assets) sector. Its price is influenced by factors such as product innovations like USDY, partnerships, for example with BlackRock, and regulatory trends.

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TRON (TRX) is the native token of the TRON blockchain, a decentralized platform for digital content and entertainment. The network is known for its high transaction throughput and low fees – especially for stablecoin transfers, where it ranks among the leading platforms. TRX is used to pay fees and interact with dApps, particularly in the fields of payment, gaming, and entertainment, in the ecosystem.

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Hedera (HBAR) is the native token of the Hedera network, which uses Hashgraph technology instead of a traditional blockchain. The project is designed for fast and secure enterprise applications. Up to 39 corporations, including IBM and Deutsche Telekom, govern Hedera as its Governing Council. HBAR is used to pay network fees and to secure the network through staking. Its price is influenced by enterprise adoption and overall ecosystem growth.

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Floki (FLOKI) is a multi-chain token that started out as a meme coin but has evolved into a broader Web3 project. Its ecosystem includes the metaverse game "Valhalla" and DeFi applications ("FlokiFi"). FLOKI serves as the utility token across the ecosystem and is strongly driven by community hype, although the success of its developed use cases also plays a key role.

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Gala (GALA) is the utility token of the Gala platform, a decentralized Web3 ecosystem with a full focus on entertainment, namely blockchain gaming, music, and film. Its core concept is the "play-and-own" principle, whereby players gain real ownership of in-game assets through NFTs. GALA is the medium of exchange in the ecosystem and serves as a reward for node operators. Its price development largely depends on the release of popular games.

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Compound (COMP) is the governance token of the Compound ecosystem, one of the leading decentralized lending protocols in DeFi. Users can deposit crypto assets as collateral to borrow other assets (outside the BISON App). Interest rates on deposits are set algorithmically based on supply and demand. The token"s price is influenced by total value locked (TVL) and competition in the DeFi market.

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Synthetix (SNX) is the native token of a DeFi protocol that enables the creation of synthetic assets ("Synths") on the blockchain. These Synths track the value of real-world assets such as currencies or commodities. SNX tokens are staked as collateral (outside the BISON App) to secure system liquidity. Investors who stake their tokens are rewarded with a share of the trading fees.

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Yearn Finance (YFI) is the governance token of the Yearn protocol, a yield-farming platform with robo-advisor characteristics. It allows users to earn the best possible returns from various DeFi applications with minimal time and effort (outside the BISON App). YFI is highly scarce, with only 36,666 tokens in existence. It is used to govern the protocol, which is continuously developed by a large community.

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0x Protocol (ZRX) is one of the fundamental components of the entire DeFi sector. Developers can use the platform to build decentralized exchanges (DEXs). Its API aggregates liquidity from multiple sources to offer users the best price for token swaps. ZRX is primarily a governance token with a community-governed protocol. Its price is mainly driven by integrations into major apps and wallets and trading activity in the broader DEX market.