Blockchain is a decentralized ledger of transactions stored in blocks linked by cryptographic hashesโimmutable and transparent. ๐ Distributed nodes validate via consensus, eliminating intermediaries and single points of failure. ๐ It ensures top-tier security with advanced cryptography.
Today, Bitcoin hovers around $90,000 USD, Ethereum at $3,100 USD, with total market cap nearing ~$3 trillion USD. ๐ฅ๐ After 2025's dips, 2026 kicks off with a mild rebound but no clear catalysts yet. ๐
Key Trends: Layer 2 (ZK-Rollups) enables cheap, scalable transactions; interoperability bridges chains; AI optimizes smart contracts. ๐ Stablecoins surge +60%, boosting liquidity and DeFi toward 'OnFi' with tokenized RWAs. ๐๐ช
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