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CrystalTrade Exchange supports over 400 variations of cryptocurrencies: from the well-established Bitcoin to meme coins. The security of tokens is a major concern for many users. There are two types of storage – hot and cold wallets.

Cryptocurrency Monero (XMR)
Based on the anonymous payment protocol CryptoNote, the cryptocurrency Monero (XMR) appeared in the spring of 2014 under the name BitMonero. Its creators aimed to address the “critical flaws” of Bitcoin, such as the ease of tracking transactions and the simplicity of deanonymizing cryptocurrency owners.

A detailed guide on using Bitcoin ATMs (cryptomats). Learn how to buy and sell BTC using cryptomats, what steps to follow for a successful transaction, and how to ensure the security of your funds.

There are 3 types of addresses:

P2PKH (legacy format) — the first version of the Bitcoin address, starts with "1" and has 26 to 36 characters. The average fee when sending from P2PKH is higher due to larger transaction size.

P2SH — a new type of address, starts with "3". It provides more complex functionality and requires a lower transaction fee compared to P2PKH. At CrystalTrade, Bech32 addresses are used by default because our team supports the adoption of new technologies

Even when sending a transaction with a high fee, no one can be sure that in 10-20 minutes this fee will still be relevant. Anyone can find themselves in this situation: both the sender and the receiver. When using Bitcoin, it is important to understand how the network works and accept its rules.

Unveiling the secrets of anonymous cryptocurrencies! The three leading anonymous cryptocurrencies – Dash, ZCash, and Monero – and the methods they employ to ensure transaction confidentiality. Details on how Dash, ZCash, and Monero safeguard your capital.

In the world of cryptocurrencies and blockchain, there are many mysteries. Why do transactions take so much time to confirm? What happens in the network during this process? Let's look at a simple model to better understand this.