Cryptocurrencies are virtual mediums of exchange, created and stored electronically in the blockchain, distinguishable from other currencies in that it uses cryptographic technology to decentralize the creation of monetary units and securely verify transactions. This space includes companies like Bitmain and Coinbase that provide services and develop technologies related to the exchange or storage of cryptocurrency, the facilitation of cryptocurrency payments or the securing cryptocurrency ledgers via mining activities.
Blockchain is a distributed public database that keeps a permanent and incorruptible record of digital transactions. Blockchains are unique in that they cannot be controlled by a single entity and have no single point of failure. Furthermore, blockchains can be programmed to store more than just financial information. This space includes companies involved in developing blockchain applications related to smart contracts, crowdfunding, supply chain auditing, cryptocurrency, identity management, intellectual property and file storage.
