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What Is The Difference Between Bitcoin And Cryptocurrency? (blockdyor.com)

submitted 1 year ago by bitnorbert to c/bitcoin

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Bitcoin, the groundbreaking peer-to-peer electronic cash system, is often referred as a "cryptocurrency." Although Bitcoin falls under the category of cryptocurrency, some argue it should be distinguished from the broader crypto concept. Is it true?

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[–] bitnorbert 2 points 1 year ago

So yes - we essentially have Bitcoin on one side, and shitcoins on the other.

This is it in a nutshell.