# What is Cryptocurrency Cryptocurrency (or “crypto”) is internet‑native money that uses math, code, and open networks to let people send, store, and receive value—anywhere in the world—without relying on a single company, bank, or government. Most cryptocurrencies run on blockchains: shared databases that anyone can inspect and that no single party controls. **Why this matters:** Crypto can move globally in minutes, settles around the clock, and makes it possible to own and transfer assets directly—no middlemen required. --- # Agent Instructions: Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter: ``` GET https://docs.unx.com/what-is-cryptocurrency.md?ask= ``` The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.