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Types of Cryptocurrencies - YAML

Cryptocurrency types include Bitcoin, Ethereum, Ripple (XRP), Litecoin, and others, each being digital assets with different purposes and technical characteristics. Bitcoin is designed as a store of value, Ethereum as a smart contract platform, XRP for accelerating international remittances, and Litecoin as an everyday payment method. These cryptocurrencies share the common feature of being based on blockchain technology and operating on decentralized networks, but differ in technical aspects such as consensus algorithms, processing speed, fees, and supply limits.

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- code: "BTC"
  slug: "bitcoin"
  name: "Bitcoin"
  description: "The world's first cryptocurrency, widely recognized as a store of value."
  symbol: "BTC"
  launchYear: 2009
  consensusAlgorithm: "Proof of Work (PoW)"
  blockTime: "~10 minutes"
  supplyCap: "21,000,000 BTC"
  primaryUse: "Store of value, payment method"
  category: "Layer 1 / Payment"
- code: "ETH"
  slug: "ethereum"
  name: "Ethereum"
  description: "A programmable blockchain platform that enables smart contracts."
  symbol: "ETH"
  launchYear: 2015
  consensusAlgorithm: "Proof of Stake (PoS)"
  blockTime: "~12 seconds"
  supplyCap: "No hard cap (deflationary mechanics)"
  primaryUse: "Smart contracts, DeFi, NFTs, dApps"
  category: "Layer 1 / Smart Contract Platform"
- code: "XRP"
  slug: "ripple"
  name: "Ripple (XRP)"
  description: "A cryptocurrency providing high-speed international remittance solutions for financial institutions."
  symbol: "XRP"
  launchYear: 2012
  consensusAlgorithm: "Ripple Protocol Consensus Algorithm (RPCA)"
  blockTime: "~3-5 seconds"
  supplyCap: "100,000,000,000 XRP (pre-mined)"
  primaryUse: "Cross-border remittances, inter-bank settlements"
  category: "Payment / Remittance"
- code: "LTC"
  slug: "litecoin"
  name: "Litecoin"
  description: "A payment cryptocurrency based on Bitcoin with faster processing capabilities."
  symbol: "LTC"
  launchYear: 2011
  consensusAlgorithm: "Proof of Work (PoW - Scrypt)"
  blockTime: "~2.5 minutes"
  supplyCap: "84,000,000 LTC"
  primaryUse: "Everyday payments, micropayments"
  category: "Layer 1 / Payment"