Get to know the
major cryptocurrencies.
Clear, evergreen profiles of the coins you'll hear about most — what each one actually is, how it works, and what it's designed for. No hype, no price predictions.
Bitcoin (BTC)
The original cryptocurrency and "digital gold" — a scarce, secure, peer-to-peer money with a fixed 21M supply.
View profile Smart contractsEthereum (ETH)
The programmable blockchain that powers most DeFi, NFTs and tokens, secured by proof of stake.
View profile High throughputSolana (SOL)
A fast, low-fee smart-contract platform built for high transaction volume and scalable apps.
View profile PaymentsXRP
A digital asset and ledger built for fast, low-cost value transfer, especially across borders.
View profile Research-drivenCardano (ADA)
A proof-of-stake platform built on peer-reviewed research, with a methodical approach to development.
View profile CommunityDogecoin (DOGE)
The coin that began as a meme and grew a huge community — a fast, low-fee, inflationary currency.
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