Chapter 3: Crypto Deep Dive: Beyond Bitcoin

Bitcoin (BTC): The Original Cryptocurrency Explained Ethereum (ETH): More Than Just Digital Money (Smart Contracts Simplified) Altcoin Adventures: Exploring Cryptocurrencies Beyond Bitcoin Cardano (ADA): The Research-Driven Blockchain Solana (SOL): Built for Speed and Efficiency Polkadot (DOT): Connecting Different Blockchains Litecoin (LTC): Faster Transactions, Bitcoin's Cousin Ripple (XRP) & The Payments Puzzle: Cross-Border Transactions Privacy Powerhouses: Zcash (ZEC) & Monero (XMR) Explained Dogecoin (DOGE) & Shiba Inu (SHIB): Understanding Memecoins Crypto Showdown: Comparing Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Major Altcoins Stablecoins: Reducing Volatility in Your Crypto Journey Crypto Forks Explained: When Blockchains Split DeFi Demystified: Exploring Decentralized Finance NFTs Unpacked: What is Digital Ownership? Layer-2 Solutions: Making Crypto Faster and Cheaper Into the Metaverse: Virtual Worlds and Their Cryptocurrencies Web3 Explained: The Next Evolution of the Internet? Crypto Bridges: How Blockchains Talk to Each Other