Crypto, by analogy

Crypto, by analogy

Update: 2025-02-24
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Interested in cryptocurrencies but confused? We'll break through the accounting jargon in this episode of By Analogy.


Learn how cryptocurrency and blockchain is like playing in an old-school arcade. Exchanging real money for virtual tokens at an arcade is similar to using a crypto wallet. The value of these tokens can fluctuate based on demand, much like the value of cryptocurrencies. Losing the arcade card means losing the tokens, similar to losing a crypto wallet's private key. Additionally, the concept of a decentralized leaderboard in an arcade, where high scores are recorded and validated across multiple locations, mirrors how transactions are recorded and verified on a blockchain.
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Crypto, by analogy

Crypto, by analogy