cryptocurrency
Transcript: CRYPTOCURRENCY Introduction Introduction A cryptocurrency is a digital or virtual currency that uses cryptography f... A cryptocurrency is a digital or virtual currency that uses cryptography for security. Cryptocurrency uses block chain which is, quite simply, a digital, decentralized ledger that keeps a record of all transactions that take place across a peer-to- peer network. Difference between traditional currency and cryptocurrency Difference between traditional currency and cryptocurrency Fiat currency Cryptocurrency 1. Rs, Dollars, Pounds 2. Printing/ physical 3. Centralized 4. Economy 5. Bank a] High charges b] Slow transactions c] Low security 1. Bitcoin, Yocoin 2. Digital/ virtual 3. Decentralized 4. Demand, supply 5. Direct a] Low charges b] Fast transactions c] High security How does it work How does it work work process Blockchain What is Blockchain Currently, most people use a trusted middleman such as a bank to make a transaction. But blockchain allows consumers and suppliers to connect directly, removing the need for a third party. Using cryptography to keep exchanges secure, blockchain provides a decentralized database, or “digital ledger”, of transactions that everyone on the network can see. This network is essentially a chain of computers that must all approve an exchange before it can be verified and recorded. In the case of Bitcoin, blockchain stores the details of every transaction of the digital currency, and the technology stops the same Bitcoin being spent more than once. How does it work in practice Top 5 Cryptocurrencies in the World Top 5 Cryptocurrencies in the World 1. Bitcoin Founder: Satoshi Nakamoto It is the first decentralized ledger currency. It is the Cryptocurrency with the most famous, popular, notable and highest market capitalization. 1. Bitcoin Founder: Vitalik Buterin who was a co-founder of Bitcoin. Supports turning complete smart contracts. 2. Ethereum Founder: Charles Lee It is the first crypto currency to use scrypt as a hashing algorithm. 3. Litecoin 4. Ripple Founder: Ryan Fugger Ripple has been increasingly used by banks as settlement infrastructure technology. Founder: Evan duffield and Kyle Hagan A bitcoin based currency featuring instant transactions, decentralized governance and budgeting and private transaction. 5. Dash Cryptocurrency in India Cryptocurrency in India Cryptocurrency, and especially bitcoin is nothing new in India, and there are already 3 major bitcoin exchanges: Zebpay, Coinsecure and Unocoin. The growth of cryptocurrency in India had been growing steadily, just like in most parts of the world, up until the end of last year . Cryptocurrency, and especially bitcoin is nothing new in India, and there are alrea... Increasing Bitcoin demand On the 8th of November 2016, India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi demonetized the 500 and 1,000-rupee banknotes. This action was meant to curtail counterfeit cash, but it also left many people panicking. In the panic, Indian residents turned to bitcoin. Indian Bitcoin market was growing higher and higher People shifted to Bitcoins as it is a digital currency and can be stored very easily. Post demonetization, Bitcoin prices are continuously rising. People of India are gaining more interest in Bitcoins and other digital currencies. Thanks to the flagship programme” DIGITAL INDIA” launched by our Honourable Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, India is on the verge to become a digital economy and adopt cashless transactions. The people of India are looking for digital payment options and looks like Bitcoin has got the eye of Indians. Increasing Bitcoin demand The popularity of Bitcoins is increasing day by day worldwide and mass adoption is increasing Bitcoin’s prices. Google recently reported that searches from India about bitcoin have reached all-time highs, and the value has too. While bitcoin value in other exchanges is dropping after news from China, in Indian exchanges the value of bitcoin is peaking at $1,080 due to increasing demand. As more Indian residents turn to bitcoin, you can expect businesses to accept bitcoin as well, and the demand should only keep rising as the year goes by. Advantages and disadvantages of cryptocurrencies Advantages and disadvantages of cryptocurrencies Advantages Disadvantages 1.) Ultra secure and inexpensive to secure 2.) Political neutrality 3.) Controlled and capped supply 4.) No need to trust others to perform transactions 5.) Permission less 6.) Low transaction fees and fast operation 7.) Pseudonymity 8.) Impossible to counterfeit 9.) Perfectly divisible , great for micro transactions Advantages Disadvantages Like any currency, there are disadvantages associated with using Bitcoin: 1. Bitcoins Are Not Widely Accepted 2. Wallets Can Be Lost 3. Bitcoin Valuation Fluctuates 4.Built in deflation 5.No physical form 6. No Buyer Protection 7. Risk of Unknown Technical Flaws 8.No valuation guarantee After the positive results received by Bitcoin other cryptocurrencies were