May 5, 2025
Cryptocurrency Communities
By Nicole Berrocal, MPA, Cofounder Community Solutions
Institute
Imagine a world where you can buy
fresh mangoes at a farmers' market, send money to a friend across the globe, or
invest in a startup all without a bank or a middleman. That’s the promise of
cryptocurrency, a digital revolution reshaping how we think about money.
Whether you're a tech enthusiast, a farmer, or just curious, this article will
break down what crypto is, how it works, and why it’s popping up everywhere
from Costa Rica’s eco-villages to Wall Street.
What
Is Cryptocurrency?
Cryptocurrency is digital money
powered by blockchain; a shared, tamper-proof ledger spread across thousands of
computers. Unlike dollars or euros ...