Crypto: meaning, definitions and examples

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crypto

 

[ หˆkrษชptoสŠ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

currency

Crypto is a digital currency that uses cryptography for security. It operates independently of a central authority, making it decentralized and secure.

Synonyms

cryptocurrency, digital currency, virtual currency

Examples of usage

  • Many people invest in crypto like Bitcoin and Ethereum.
  • Transactions made with crypto are recorded on a blockchain.
  • Some businesses accept payments in crypto.
Context #2 | Noun

short for cryptography

Crypto is the practice and study of techniques for secure communication in the presence of third parties.

Synonyms

cryptography, encryption

Examples of usage

  • Crypto involves encrypting and decrypting messages.
  • Experts in crypto work to keep data safe from hackers.

Translations

Translations of the word "crypto" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น cripto

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค•เฅเคฐเคฟเคชเฅเคŸเฅ‹

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Krypto

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ kripto

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะบั€ะธะฟั‚ะพ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ krypto

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ฏใƒชใƒ—ใƒˆ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท crypto

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ cripto

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kripto

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์•”ํ˜ธ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูƒุฑูŠุจุชูˆ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ krypto

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ krypto

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅŠ ๅฏ†

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ kripto

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ krypto

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะบั€ะธะฟั‚ะพ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ™แƒ แƒ˜แƒžแƒขแƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kripto

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ cripto

Word origin

The term 'crypto' is derived from the word 'cryptography,' which has its roots in the Greek words 'kryptรณs' (hidden) and 'grรกphein' (to write). The use of cryptography for secure communication dates back to ancient civilizations, but the modern concept of crypto as a digital currency emerged with the introduction of Bitcoin in 2009. Since then, the popularity and usage of crypto have grown exponentially, leading to a global phenomenon known as the 'crypto craze.'

See also: crypt, cryptanalysis, cryptanalyst, cryptanalytics, cryptic, cryptogram, cryptography, cryptology, cryptosystem, decrypt, encrypt.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #29,829, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.