How are you all?Today I will share with you about Difference Between Altcoins and Tokens. I am sharing with you at the beginning because if I share at the beginning then you can realised it.I am young and have very little experience so please excuse any mistakes.

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While we all know more or less about cryptocurrency and "crypto-speak" is confusing, it's likely that both the technology and the term are still evolving, and definitions continue to evolve over time.  Even those who talk about crypto may unwittingly confuse the terms because many still don't know the standard definitions.
The most basic terms for identifying cryptocurrencies are to know about coins, altcoins and tokens. Know the difference between them.
What is altcoin?
An altcoin is a coin that acts as an alternative.  We know that many things in our daily life have alternatives. There are also Bitcoin Arrow alternatives.  Alternative coins to Bitcoin are Altcoins.  Altcoins are therefore considered alternative currencies.An altcoin is a cryptocurrency that is not Bitcoin. Each coin has its own smart contract and blockchain network.  All the transactions and other functions of the coin are done using it. The control of a coin is not in the hands of a single person.
Coins are less risky

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What is Token:
A token is a cryptocurrency that runs on the blockchain of another cryptocurrency. An example of a cryptocurrency token is the USD Coin (USDC). The token has no smart contract or blockchain network of its own.  Tokens perform transactions and other tasks using the underlying coin's blockchain network. Control of the token rests entirely with the developer of the token.
Today's discussion ends here.  I hope you find it interesting and able to understand.  Share your thoughts on today's topic.  Wishes and blessings to all. 

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