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=== Cryptocurrencies comparisons === Below is a table covering some of the most well-known cryptocurrencies and their unique characteristics. {| class="wikitable" |+This table provides a snapshot of the unique qualities of each cryptocurrency. !Cryptocurrency !Unique Feature |- |Bitcoin (BTC) |The first cryptocurrency, it introduced blockchain technology and operates on a proof-of-work model. |- |Ethereum (ETH) |Introduced smart contracts, allowing decentralised applications (dApps) to run on its blockchain. |- |Ripple (XRP) |Focused on international money transfers, it offers fast transaction speeds and low fees. |- |Litecoin (LTC) |Similar to Bitcoin but with faster block generation rate and a different hashing algorithm (Scrypt). |- |Cardano (ADA) |Uses a proof-of-stake model and focuses on security through a layered architecture. |- |Polkadot (DOT) |Enables different blockchains to transfer messages and value in a trust-free fashion; betting on blockchain interoperability. |- |Chainlink (LINK) |A decentralised oracle network designed to connect smart contracts with data from the real world. |- |Binance Coin (BNB) |Originally created as a utility token for the Binance cryptocurrency exchange, it now fuels its blockchain ecosystem. |- |Solana (SOL) |Known for its high throughput and low transaction costs, it uses a unique proof-of-history mechanism. |- |Dogecoin (DOGE) |Began as a meme but gained popularity and use, particularly for tipping and charitable donations. |- |Uniswap (UNI) |Pioneered the decentralised finance (DeFi) movement with an automated liquidity protocol on Ethereum. |- |Monero (XMR) |Focuses on privacy and anonymity, using ring signatures and stealth addresses to obscure transaction details. |} {| class="wikitable" |+ !Currency/Asset !First Cryptocurrency !Smart Contract Capabilities !Focused on International Transfers !Faster Transaction Speeds !Proof-of-Stake Pioneer !Blockchain Interoperability !Decentralized Oracle Network !Exchange's Native Token !Proof-of-History Consensus !Meme-Based Origins !Automated Liquidity Protocol !Focus on Privacy !Fiat Currency !Physical Asset |- |Bitcoin (BTC) |style="background: green; 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color: white;" |β |style="background: red; color: white;" |β |style="background: red; color: white;" |β |style="background: red; color: white;" |β |style="background: red; color: white;" |β |- |Ripple (XRP) |style="background: red; color: white;" |β |style="background: red; color: white;" |β |style="background: green; color: white;" |β |style="background: red; color: white;" |β |style="background: red; color: white;" |β |style="background: red; color: white;" |β |style="background: red; color: white;" |β |style="background: red; color: white;" |β |style="background: red; color: white;" |β |style="background: red; color: white;" |β |style="background: red; color: white;" |β |style="background: red; color: white;" |β |style="background: red; color: white;" |β |style="background: red; color: white;" |β |- |Litecoin (LTC) |style="background: red; color: white;" |β |style="background: red; color: white;" |β |style="background: red; color: white;" |β |style="background: green; color: white;" |β |style="background: red; color: white;" |β |style="background: red; color: white;" |β |style="background: red; color: white;" |β |style="background: red; color: white;" |β |style="background: red; color: white;" |β |style="background: red; color: white;" |β |style="background: red; color: white;" |β |style="background: red; color: white;" |β |style="background: red; color: white;" |β |style="background: red; color: white;" |β |- |Cardano (ADA) |style="background: red; color: white;" |β |style="background: red; color: white;" |β |style="background: red; color: white;" |β |style="background: red; color: white;" |β |style="background: green; color: white;" |β |style="background: red; color: white;" |β |style="background: red; color: white;" |β |style="background: red; color: white;" |β |style="background: red; color: white;" |β |style="background: red; color: white;" |β |style="background: red; color: white;" |β |style="background: red; color: white;" |β |style="background: red; color: white;" |β |style="background: red; color: white;" |β |- |Polkadot (DOT) |style="background: red; color: white;" |β |style="background: red; color: white;" |β |style="background: red; color: white;" |β |style="background: red; color: white;" |β |style="background: red; color: white;" |β |style="background: green; color: white;" |β |style="background: red; color: white;" |β |style="background: red; color: white;" |β |style="background: red; color: white;" |β |style="background: red; color: white;" |β |style="background: red; color: white;" |β |style="background: red; color: white;" |β |style="background: red; color: white;" |β |style="background: red; color: white;" |β |- |Chainlink (LINK) |style="background: red; color: white;" |β |style="background: red; color: white;" |β |style="background: red; color: white;" |β |style="background: red; color: white;" |β |style="background: red; color: white;" |β |style="background: red; color: white;" |β |style="background: green; color: white;" |β |style="background: red; color: white;" |β |style="background: red; color: white;" |β |style="background: red; color: white;" |β |style="background: red; color: white;" |β |style="background: red; color: white;" |β |style="background: red; color: white;" |β |style="background: red; color: white;" |β |- |Binance Coin (BNB) |style="background: red; color: white;" |β |style="background: red; color: white;" |β |style="background: red; color: white;" |β |style="background: red; color: white;" |β |style="background: red; color: white;" |β |style="background: red; color: white;" |β |style="background: red; color: white;" |β |style="background: green; color: white;" |β |style="background: red; color: white;" |β |style="background: red; color: white;" |β |style="background: red; color: white;" |β |style="background: red; color: white;" |β |style="background: red; color: white;" |β |style="background: red; color: white;" |β |- |Solana (SOL) |style="background: red; color: white;" |β |style="background: red; color: white;" |β |style="background: red; color: white;" |β |style="background: red; color: white;" |β |style="background: red; color: white;" |β |style="background: red; color: white;" |β |style="background: red; color: white;" |β |style="background: red; color: white;" |β |style="background: green; color: white;" |β |style="background: red; color: white;" |β |style="background: red; color: white;" |β |style="background: red; color: white;" |β |style="background: red; color: white;" |β |style="background: red; color: white;" |β |- |Dogecoin (DOGE) |style="background: red; color: white;" |β |style="background: red; color: white;" |β |style="background: red; color: white;" |β |style="background: red; color: white;" |β |style="background: red; color: white;" |β |style="background: red; color: white;" |β |style="background: red; color: white;" |β |style="background: red; color: white;" |β |style="background: red; color: white;" |β |style="background: green; color: white;" |β |style="background: red; color: white;" |β |style="background: red; color: white;" |β |style="background: red; color: white;" |β |style="background: red; color: white;" |β |- |Uniswap (UNI) |style="background: red; color: white;" |β |style="background: red; color: white;" |β |style="background: red; color: white;" |β |style="background: red; color: white;" |β |style="background: red; color: white;" |β |style="background: red; color: white;" |β |style="background: red; color: white;" |β |style="background: red; color: white;" |β |style="background: red; color: white;" |β |style="background: red; color: white;" |β |style="background: green; color: white;" |β |style="background: red; color: white;" |β |style="background: red; color: white;" |β |style="background: red; color: white;" |β |- |Monero (XMR) |style="background: red; color: white;" |β |style="background: red; color: white;" |β |style="background: red; color: white;" |β |style="background: red; color: white;" |β |style="background: red; color: white;" |β |style="background: red; color: white;" |β |style="background: red; color: white;" |β |style="background: red; color: white;" |β |style="background: red; color: white;" |β |style="background: red; color: white;" |β |style="background: red; color: white;" |β |style="background: green; color: white;" |β |style="background: red; color: white;" |β |style="background: red; color: white;" |β |- |USD (United States Dollar) |style="background: red; color: white;" |β |style="background: red; color: white;" |β |style="background: red; color: white;" |β |style="background: red; color: white;" |β |style="background: red; color: white;" |β |style="background: red; color: white;" |β |style="background: red; color: white;" |β |style="background: red; color: white;" |β |style="background: red; color: white;" |β |style="background: red; color: white;" |β |style="background: red; color: white;" |β |style="background: red; color: white;" |β |style="background: green; color: white;" |β |style="background: red; color: white;" |β |- |Gold |style="background: red; color: white;" |β |style="background: red; color: white;" |β |style="background: red; color: white;" |β |style="background: red; color: white;" |β |style="background: red; color: white;" |β |style="background: red; color: white;" |β |style="background: red; color: white;" |β |style="background: red; color: white;" |β |style="background: red; color: white;" |β |style="background: red; color: white;" |β |style="background: red; color: white;" |β |style="background: red; color: white;" |β |style="background: red; color: white;" |β |style="background: green; color: white;" |β |}
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