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A beginner’s guide to how cryptocurrencies work

For those who are just wading into the crypto territory, here’s a basic explainer on how the computer science behind these systems work.

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Whether you’re on the head or tail end of the cryptocurrency craze, one thing is for sure: These digital assets are hitting the mainstream hard, and don’t seem to be going away anytime soon. Notably, the country of El Salvador recently adopted bitcoin as legal tender, and New York’s incoming mayor Eric Adams is intent on transforming New York City into a hotspot for cryptocurrency. 
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