Krypto
/ˈkʁʏpto/noun★IntermediateLoanword from English Krypto
technical
A digital or virtual currency that uses cryptography for security and operates independently of a central bank.
Bitcoin ist die bekannteste Krypto-Währung.
Bitcoin is the most well-known cryptocurrency.
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Short for 'Kryptowährung' (cryptocurrency), often used informally to refer to digital assets like Bitcoin or Ethereum.
Collocations
Krypto kaufento buy cryptocurrencyKrypto-Marktcrypto marketKrypto-Walletcrypto wallet
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Related Phrases
Krypto-Miningphrase
the process of validating transactions and adding them to the blockchain
Krypto-Börsephrase
a cryptocurrency exchange
💡Pro Tip
Avoid confusion
'Krypto' is short for 'Kryptowährung' and not related to 'Krypton' (a fictional element from Superman).
⚡Gold Rule
Capitalization
In German, 'Krypto' is capitalized as it is a noun.
📖Word Origin
Derived from 'Kryptowährung' (cryptocurrency), combining 'Krypto-' (from 'Kryptographie' = cryptography) and 'Währung' (currency).
📝Usage Notes
In German, 'Krypto' is often used as a shorthand for 'Kryptowährung' (cryptocurrency). It is commonly used in financial and tech contexts.
Word Breakdown
Krypto
short for 'Kryptowährung' (cryptocurrency)
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