What cryptocurrency is not (myths vs. facts)

• “It’s only for crime.” In reality, illicit activity is a tiny fraction of on‑chain volume and continues to shrink. Most crypto use is legitimate.

• “It’s anonymous.” Most chains are public and pseudonymous. You can view transactions; tying them to real identities often requires off‑chain info.

• “All coins are the same.” Networks differ wildly—purpose, speed, security model, and economics.

• “Crypto = blockchain.” Blockchain is the underlying tech. It also powers use cases beyond money: digital collectibles, decentralized computing, identity, etc.

• “Backed by nothing.” Value comes from scarcity, utility, network effects, and the services the network enables—not from a central guarantor.