The rise of digital currencies has reshaped the financial landscape, introducing new ways to store, transfer, and manage value. Cryptocurrencies, once a niche interest among tech enthusiasts, have become a global phenomenon with profound economic implications. But how did we get here? 

The need for secure, transparent, and decentralized systems has never been more critical as the world becomes increasingly digital. Enter blockchain technology—a revolutionary concept that has transformed how we handle data and transactions. Originally developed as the underlying technology for Bitcoin, blockchain has since found applications in numerous industries beyond cryptocurrency. But what exactly is a blockchain, and why does it matter so much in digital currencies?

Crypto exchanges are online platforms for buying, selling, and trading cryptocurrencies. They offer a convenient way to enter the crypto market, providing a user-friendly interface, liquidity, and a wide range of assets. Exchanges like Coinbase allow investors to manage their portfolios, conduct transactions quickly, and access various tools and resources to track market trends. However, these conveniences come with significant security risks.

MATIC is the token that fuels the Polygon network. Polygon is an Ethereum Layer 2 scaling solution. These allow for faster and cheaper transactions on the Ethereum network. Polygon Labs develops Ethereum scaling solutions for Polygon protocols.

USDC is a US Dollar backed stablecoin. It is issued and managed by Circle. This is a cryptocurrency that is pegged 1:1 to the US dollar. There are several popular dollar stablecoins, we chose USDC because it is issued by Circle Financial and their books are audited and verified.

SAND is the token for The Sandbox ecosystem. This is one of the first metaverse developments that blends gaming, commerce, lifestyle, culture, and finance into a virtual world. Early corporate participants include Warner Brothers Music, Adidas, and Gucci. Celebrities have developed their own realms and perform virtual concerts for their fans.

Chainlink is a full spectrum web3 service provider. LINK is the first oracle in the blockchain space. Essentially it serves as a bridge between traditional data storage servers and blockchain protocols. While blockchains are advantageous for certain data types they will never fully replace all storage mechanisms.

ATOM is the token for the Cosmos network. Cosmos aims to create the infrastructure that allows for interoperability between unique blockchains. Cosmos was one of the pioneering modular protocols in that it is separated into distinct layers: the application layer, the networking layer, and the consensus layer.

(ETH) The Ethereum network launched in 2015 with bold ambitions of creating a “world computer,” the Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM). The principal innovation was the ability to execute complex programs within the network, similar to how a computer operating system enables computers to run a variety of programs. We call these programs “smart contracts,” and they form the basis of decentralized finance, NFT’s, and most of web 3.

Bitcoin - Bitcoin (BTC) is the pioneering cryptocurrency introduced to the world in October of 2008. The principle innovation is the creation of a network that enables users to send and receive bitcoin without the need to trust a bank or escrow service. The trust is built into the protocol by combining several elements of cryptography and astute insight into human nature.

Cryptocurrencies are new and disruptive technologies that allow for decentralized peer-to-peer transfer of value operating within the infrastructure of the internet. Sending money without the need for a bank is only a tiny subset of the potential application for these protocols. In many ways this technology fits hand-in glove with the innovation and acceleration of Artificial Intelligence and machine learning.

Money has changed form throughout the centuries, from seashells, to beads, to precious metals, to coins, to paper notes, and the bank accounts that store and distribute them, for a fee! Money, in its various forms, is a medium of exchange to pay for goods and services or to pay off debts. It is also a unit of account and a store of value. Aristotle elaborated on the characteristics of money by first proclaiming that it is a fundamental measurement of everything. The purpose of money is to provide a unit through which individuals may equitably exchange goods and services. Aristotle specifies that money should be durable, portable, divisible, fungible, and contain intrinsic value. 

2FA is a common security measure in the Digital Asset ecosystem. Its purpose is to provide an unique and short lived code that you will use to verify that you are the identity you claim to be. This is an additional layer of protection in case your user name and password is compromised.