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FINANCIAL ASPECTS AND TECHNOLOGICAL FEATURES OF CRYPTOCURRENCY INVESTMENTS
Abstract
The current study focuses on the essence and specifics of cryptocurrencies, their advantages and disadvantages as an investment asset. The main modern concepts and views of leading experts in the field of digital currencies are summarized. Special attention is paid to the technical aspects in the creation of cryptocurrencies. The blockchain technology architecture, computer networks and the creation of crypto currencies (mining) are presented in detail.
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