Crypto

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Crypto, short for cryptocurrency, is a type of money that only exists online. You can think of it like digital cash you use on the internet.

It’s protected by special codes to keep it safe. Instead of being controlled by a bank or government, it works on a system called blockchain, which lets people send money directly to each other securely. You can think of it like digital cash you use on the internet.