Blockchain vs Coin

Quick comparison to help you distinguish these two crypto terms.

Blockchain
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Blockchain is a digital ledger technology that records transactions in connected blocks, creating a permanent, transparent, and tamper-proof record distributed across multiple computers.

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Coin
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fundamentals

A cryptocurrency that operates on its own independent blockchain network, serving as the native digital currency for that blockchain, distinguished from tokens which are built on top of existing blockchain platforms.

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