This week we highlight an opinion piece published by Wharton professor Kevin Werbach, which explains the differences between cryptocurrency, blockchain and cryptoassets. Beyond providing a plain-English background on the design principles and technological foundations of each category, Professor Werbach compares their goals and long-term prospects for how they will shape our financial world.
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