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I've heard that there are many different types of cryptocurrencies. Can you explain what they are and how they work?
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Cryptocurrencies are digital currencies that use cryptography for security and to verify transactions as well as a decentralized control system. They typically have no physical form, but instead exist entirely in digital form. The most popular cryptocurrency is Bitcoin, which was created in 2009 by Satoshi Nakamoto. Other examples include Ethereum, Litecoin, Ripple, and ZCash.