Blockchain
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Blockchains are the foundation technology on which all cryptocurrencies sit. A blockchain is a free tool to exchange information, ensuring better control of user data through cryptography.
Overcoming the lack of trust between dispersed and otherwise disconnected users worldwide is one of the main achievements of the Blockchain system. Decentralized Governance requires a trustless consensus.
Crypto or cryptocurrency is a digital store of value that can be exchanged and traded just like regular global currencies.
Initially, cryptos were technical and political experiments aimed at bypassing a traditional centralized system held by banks. The first exchange platform for Bitcoin appeared in March 2010.
In 2013, Ethereum was founded with two objectives: relieve the Bitcoin blockchain and create a network of decentralized computers capable of managing applications and programs.
A token is a digital asset created on top of a blockchain. Each token is completely unique with individual properties (creation date, entire ownership history...).