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What's the Difference Between Digital Currency and Cryptocurrency?

A lot of discussion has taken place since Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said in her 2022 Budget speech that the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) would be launching its digital currency, and how it differs from popular tokens like Bitcoin, Dogecoin, and others.

To help you understand how digital currency and cryptocurrencies vary, we've put together a detailed comparison guide. First, let's define them.

If you've ever used a debit or credit card to withdraw money from an ATM, you've probably used digital currency as well. If and when it is launched in 2023, it will be convertible into genuine currency thanks to the Reserve Bank of India, which has pledged to back it.

The purchasing power of a cryptocurrency is not derived from a central authority, but rather from the collective purchasing power of its users. A digital record known as the blockchain is used to keep track of the code that is mined and ensures transparency at every step of its journey. Even though NFTs and the forthcoming metaverse will benefit greatly from the use of digital assets like Bitcoin and Ethereum, they cannot be utilized outside of the blockchain because they are not legal money in India.

Now that we've learned about the differences between digital currency and cryptocurrency, here are five of the most important ones.

1, centralization.

It's important to know who controls the monetary value in digital currency in order to avoid confusion. For digital money, the value is set by the Reserve Bank of India or the Federal Reserve of the United States, as well as governments, banks and other middlemen. As a result, once the central government loses its grip on the country, you'll hear stories like the Turkish Lira depreciating by over 40% in 2021 or financial institutions in Myanmar and Afghanistan collapsing.

There is a clear chain of events in the process of mining, owning, and exchanging cryptocurrency. Moreover, its worth does not depend on regional geopolitical tensions or central banking authority.

2 - Encoding

When it comes to cryptography, Bitcoin once again takes the lead over digital currency. Digital currencies are essentially electronic cash that does not require any indigenous techniques of encrypting them to be secure. There is a far better level of cyber security for cryptocurrencies because they're held on a blockchain and in "wallets," where the coins themselves are housed.

It's also essential to find a trustworthy cryptocurrency exchange that has the best security features and a large selection of currencies to trade with.

3 – Transparency.

Cryptocurrency proponents often point to the platform's emphasis on openness. There is a decentralized ledger that keeps track of all blockchain transactions, allowing the public to see every detail of cryptocurrency transactions. The only parties engaged in a digital currency transaction are the sender and the recipient. While digital currencies may face bureaucratic barriers in the event of a dispute, cryptocurrencies are easier to administer because the records are available to all parties concerned. It is this decentralization of data, in fact, that is leading to cryptocurrencies' worldwide popularity.

4, sturdiness

Because digital currency is widely accepted in the worldwide market, it is generally stable and easy to handle. Most people are familiar with and use digital currency because it is the fiat counterpart of legal tender. Compared to a new technology like cryptocurrencies, which has gained traction but hasn't yet become mainstream, this makes it more reliable. That's not all, though, since new technology and features ensure that cryptocurrency is slowly but surely gaining popularity all across the world.

 5: Compliance with the Law

Cryptocurrencies are now being examined for legality and acceptance in most nations, including India. Traditional frameworks don't attribute any significance to these because they aren't backed by a governing organization. However, given the rapid rise in the number of depositors and numerous applications of blockchain today, as well as the impending metaverse, when cryptocurrencies will be the only way of payment, there will be some discussion over the legality of cryptocurrencies sooner rather than later. For the time being, countries around the world remain firmly ensconced in their respective fiat currencies.

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