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What Is Cryptocurrency's Purpose?

Many elements of our lives have altered as a result of the digital era, including how we access information and communication throughout the world. With the introduction of cryptocurrencies, this pervasive digitization has left its stamp on money as well. But, you could wonder, what is the purpose of cryptocurrencies. In many respects, the emergence of cryptocurrencies typifies the digital era: after all, money is an abstraction of value exchange between individuals, and cryptocurrencies have the ability to measure, record, and transmit value transactions on a wider scale than ever before. These coins are run on decentralized communal networks and are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, from anywhere. In other words, cryptocurrencies are digital assets that are widely accessible and suitable for use in a digital environment. The Rise of Cryptocurrencies  Look no farther than the evolution of Bitcoin, the world's first cryptocurrency, to understand why cryptocurrency markets ar

Equity

Equity Shares  They are categorized under long-term sources of finance because legally they are irredeemable in nature. For an investor, these shares are a certificate of ownership in the company by virtue of which investors are entitled to share the net profits and have a residual claim over the assets of the company in the event of liquidation. Various Prices of Equity Shares: - Par or Face Value - Issue Price - Share Premium and Share at Discount - Book Value - Market Value Types of Equity Shares: - Authorized Share Capital - Issued Share Capital - Subscribed Share Capital - Paid-up Capital - Rights Share - Bonus Share - Sweat Equity Share  Equity Share Investment Advantages: - Dividend - Capital Gain - Limited Liability - Exercise Control - Right Shares - Bonus Shares - Liquidity - Stock Split Disadvantages: - Dividend is not fixed/controllable - High Risk - Fluctuation in market price - Limited control - Residual Claim  Equity Financing refers to raising capital by giving away som