Cryptocurrency and encryption were created to enable secure, decentralized digital transactions without relying on banks or governments. Cryptography ensures privacy and prevents fraud, while blockchain technology allows peer-to-peer transfers. The goal was to create a transparent, trustless system where people control their own money, free from central authority interference.
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Cryptocurrency and encryption were created to enable secure, decentralized digital transactions without relying on banks or governments. Cryptography ensures privacy and prevents fraud, while blockchain technology allows peer-to-peer transfers. The goal was to create a transparent, trustless system where people control their own money, free from central authority interference.