Buy from the Cryptocurrency Exchange
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Cryptocurrencies Exchange is a digital exchange that helps users exchange cryptocurrencies. Some exchanges also allow users to trade fiat currencies for cryptocurrencies. The exchange is divided into 2 types:
Centralized Exchange (CEX) : an exchange that operates in a centralized manner and requires full custody of usersβ funds. Users of these exchanges do not have full control over their assets, and put their assets at risk if an exchange is hacked or is unable to repay debts. Examples of CEX: Binance and Coinbase
Decentralized Exchange (DEX) : an exchange that allows users to exchange cryptocurrencies without the need for an intermediary (i.e centralized exchange) and without giving up custody of their coins. Anyone can participate in providing liquidity so they will get a dividend from transaction fees and native token incentives from the DEX. Examples of DEX : Uniswap, Pancakeswap, Sushiswap, Spookyswap, Trader Joe, etc
Slightly different from regular purchases on cryptocurrency exchanges, there is a token purchase scheme as form of fundraising for new web3 project. This is referred as initial coin offering (ICO), or if the offer is hosted by DEX it is referred as initial DEX offering (IDO).
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