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A Short Introduction to the World of Cryptocurrencies

Aleksander Berentsen Fabian Schär

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Jan 1, 2018
Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis

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This article is a short introduction to cryptocurrencies and blockchain technology. The focus of the introduction is on Bitcoin, but many elements are shared by other blockchain implementations and alternative cryptoassets.

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DOI: 10.20955/r.2018.1-16
OpenAlex: W2782969618
Document type: article
Language: EN
Source: Review
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