Solana Network

Introduction to Cryptocurrency and Blockchain

Welcome to the exciting world of cryptocurrency! In this first lesson, we'll explore the fundamentals of cryptocurrency, which is the foundation upon which networks like Solana are built. We will learn that cryptocurrency is a type of digital or virtual currency that uses cryptography for security. It operates independently of a central bank and is distributed across many computers that manage and record transactions. The name "cryptocurrency" comes from the encryption techniques used to secure these networks.