Cryptocurrency
Also known as: crypto, digital token, token asset
A digital token or coin recorded on a blockchain and commonly valued through market price, liquidity, utility, or speculation.
Definition
Cryptocurrency is often grouped under digital assets in financial media, but it has a different leverage profile from income-producing websites, domains, datasets, and software systems. Its value is usually tied to token markets, networks, liquidity, custody, and regulatory treatment.
Example
Bitcoin, Ethereum, and tokenized protocol assets are cryptocurrencies. A website that earns affiliate revenue is a digital asset, but it is not cryptocurrency.
Important Context
This site separates cryptocurrency from income-producing digital property because the ownership mechanics, valuation methods, and leverage sources are materially different.