Fungibility describes an asset where every unit is identical and can be perfectly exchanged for any other unit of the same type.

What is Security Token?

A Security Token is a digital asset that represents ownership in a real-world asset, like a share in a company or a piece of real estate.

What is Utility Token?

A Utility Token is a cryptocurrency that gives the holder access to a product or service within a specific decentralized network.

Initial Coin Offering, fundraising through token sales

What is Token Gating?

A Token Gate is a way for a website or service to restrict access to only people who hold a specific cryptocurrency or NFT in their wallet.

Ethereum token standard for fungible tokens

Altcoin definition

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Oct 04, 2025

Definition

Any cryptocurrency other than Bitcoin

Over 20,000 altcoins exist; Ethereum as the leading altcoin powers smart contracts, with alts often following BTC trends but offering niche utilities. Categories: Platform (ETH, SOL), Utility (LINK), Meme (DOGE). Market Share: Alts 45% of total cap (2025). Risks: Higher volatility, project failure.

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