What are cryptocurrencies and how do they work?

Simply put, cryptocurrencies are digital currencies or digital money. They don't exist physically like the coins and cash people all around the world use today, but instead they're completely virtual.

What is cryptojacking and how does it work?

Cryptojacking is a type of cybercrime that involves the unauthorized use of people's devices (computers, smartphones, tablets, or even servers) by cybercriminals to mine for cryptocurrency. Like many forms of cybercrime, the motive is profit, but unlike other threats, it is designed to stay completely hidden from the victim. What is cryptojacking?

What cryptocurrencies can be staked?

As mentioned already, staking is only possible with cryptocurrencies linked to blockchains that use the proof-of-stake consensus mechanism. Ethereum ( ETH ). Cardano ( ADA ). Solana ( SOL ). Avalanche ( AVAX ). Polkadot ( DOT ). Read more: How Does Ethereum Staking Work? To begin staking you first have to own digital assets that can be staked.

What are the most successful cryptocurrencies?

One of the earliest, most successful forms of cryptocurrency, Bitcoin, came out in 2009, and gained mainstream recognition in the years following. Bitcoin’s success inspired dozens of other cryptocurrencies that operate in more or less the same way. You may be familiar with names like Ethereum or Dogecoin, for instance.