{"id":39713,"date":"2020-12-13T15:44:55","date_gmt":"2020-12-13T19:44:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.andysowards.com\/blog\/?p=39713"},"modified":"2020-12-13T15:44:57","modified_gmt":"2020-12-13T19:44:57","slug":"the-benefits-of-using-cryptocurrencies","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.andysowards.com\/blog\/2020\/the-benefits-of-using-cryptocurrencies\/","title":{"rendered":"The Benefits of Using Cryptocurrencies"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The world is changing rapidly. This is often he came and keeping up with it is a daily challenge. Now money is changing too as more and more financial institutions devise to support and adopt cryptocurrencies on the blockchain. This is accelerating the production, value, and popularity of cryptocurrencies. But what are the benefits of using this digital money? Why should we give up our conventional money systems for a new-fangled idea?&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Integrity of Transactions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.forbes.com\/sites\/ilkerkoksal\/2019\/10\/23\/the-benefits-of-applying-blockchain-technology-in-any-industry\/?sh=6016f3749a56\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"959\" height=\"640\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.andysowards.com\/blog\/assets\/the-benefits-of-applying-blockchain-technology-in-any-industry.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-39717 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.andysowards.com\/blog\/assets\/the-benefits-of-applying-blockchain-technology-in-any-industry.jpg 959w, https:\/\/www.andysowards.com\/blog\/assets\/the-benefits-of-applying-blockchain-technology-in-any-industry-768x513.jpg 768w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 959px) 100vw, 959px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 959px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 959\/640;\" \/><\/a><figcaption>The Benefits Of Applying Blockchain Technology In Any Industry<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Unlike conventional currency, cryptocurrencies eliminate the possibility of fraud and cheating. This is mainly because cryptocurrency transactions cannot be transferred to third parties without the user. The cryptocurrency is tied to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.investopedia.com\/terms\/b\/blockchain.asp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">blockchain<\/a> &#8211; a peer to peer authorising technology &#8211; it means transactions are swift and secure between users, it also tracks the transaction and ensures the integrity of crypto-coins. When <a href=\"https:\/\/swyftx.com.au\/buy\/eth-ethereum\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">trading Ethereum<\/a>, for instance, there is no possibility of manipulating the payment or reversing it, offering more trust and integrity than conventional transactions.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">24\/7 Payments Tracking&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Many banks and financial institutions are now adopting cryptocurrencies due to their efficiency and security. The more they are adopted the more significant the medium becomes in the market. With conventional transactions, bank systems require periods of three days to send and receive funds. This creates uncertainty, costs extra money, and is less secure than immediate payments. Conversely, cryptocurrencies can be tracked on a second by second basis, the exact time of the payment can also be ascertained with more certainty.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Security of Currency And Transactions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.businessinsider.com\/cryptocurrency-blockchain-security\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"720\" height=\"360\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.andysowards.com\/blog\/assets\/cryptocurrency-blockchain-security.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-39716 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 720px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 720\/360;\" \/><\/a><figcaption>How secure is cryptocurrency and blockchain technology? Security benefits and issues of DLT<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The need for security with transactions is significant for users, but especially for financial institutions. With the growth of the Internet, there has been a rise in various online deceptions such as fraud and theft that has led to extensive security measures. While effective, these measures need to be constantly monitored and updated, they are also inconvenient in many cases, with customers having to perform various security tasks. Cryptocurrency avoids all that and provides a swift and secure online transaction from anywhere in the world.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">You Own It<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When you accumulate the money you normally have to save it somewhere, in banks, as investments, or in brokerage houses. With these options, you are often subject to rules, regulations, and fees. It seems ludicrous to have to pay to store your money somewhere, and it is when you consider the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.andysowards.com\/blog\/2019\/bitcoin-still-relevant\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">benefits of using cryptocurrency<\/a>. Cryptocurrency does not have any terms or conditions attached and it doesn&#8217;t need to be stored in a premium account. You crypto coins belong to you, they are free to store and can be accessed anytime.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Available to Everyone<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wired.com\/story\/blockchain-fueled-startups\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.andysowards.com\/blog\/assets\/tech-business-blockchain-fueled-startups-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-39715 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.andysowards.com\/blog\/assets\/tech-business-blockchain-fueled-startups-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.andysowards.com\/blog\/assets\/tech-business-blockchain-fueled-startups-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.andysowards.com\/blog\/assets\/tech-business-blockchain-fueled-startups-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.andysowards.com\/blog\/assets\/tech-business-blockchain-fueled-startups-65x65.jpg 65w, https:\/\/www.andysowards.com\/blog\/assets\/tech-business-blockchain-fueled-startups.jpg 1200w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/1024;\" \/><\/a><figcaption>The Blockchain Fuels Startups\u2014Unlike Any You&#8217;ve Ever Seen<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>There are currently more than 2 billion people worldwide with access to mobile phones and Internet devices. The cryptocurrency market is potentially available to all these people offering them the chance to transact safely, securely, and without the feed and expenses of traditional currency. While the conventional currency has issues around access to banks, high Bank charges, and high-interest private loans the blockchain gives users more accessible currency, that is safer, cheaper and more available than other forms of money.&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The world is changing rapidly. This is often he came and keeping up with it is a daily challenge. 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