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CRYPTAURUS

Coins

Catalog of crypto assets by class: network coins, stablecoins, tokens and NFTs — what each is and what to look at.

Stablecoins
USDC (Circle) — a digital dollar on the blockchain

USDC is Circle's stablecoin: one token is worth about one dollar. What backs it, how its reserves are checked, and why it briefly lost its peg in March 2023. →
Stablecoins
USDT (Tether) — a digital dollar that runs on many networks

USDT is Tether's digital dollar that runs on many networks. How to pick the network (TRC-20 or ERC-20) and not lose a transfer, what backs it, where it's used and the risks for holders. →
Ethereum
WBTC (Wrapped Bitcoin) — bitcoin as an Ethereum token

WBTC is a token on the Ethereum network backed by a real bitcoin held by a custodian. What it is for, how to get it and swap it back, who holds the BTC, and what happened in 2024. →
How crypto works
XRP (Ripple) — the coin for fast transfers between countries

XRP is the coin of the XRP Ledger network for fast cross-border transfers in seconds. How it differs from the company Ripple, where it is used, and what a beginner should know about the tag and the reserve. →