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Coin
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A coin is the native cryptocurrency of its own blockchain. It is created directly by the protocol — typically through mining or staking — and is used to pay transaction fees and reward network participants.
Coin vs token
| Coin | Token | |
|---|---|---|
| Has own blockchain | Yes | No (built on top) |
| Examples | BTC, ETH, LTC, KAS | USDT, SHIB, UNI |
| Created by | Protocol (mining/staking) | Smart contract |
| Used for | Gas fees, rewards | App-specific purposes |
Examples of coins
- Bitcoin (BTC) — native coin of the Bitcoin network
- ETH — native coin of Ethereum, used for gas fees
- Litecoin (LTC) — native coin of the Litecoin network
- Kaspa (KAS) — native coin of the Kaspa network
Why the distinction matters
When receiving mining payouts, you always receive coins — not tokens. However, when bridging or wrapping assets (e.g., WBTC on Ethereum or BTCB on BSC), you get a token representation, not the actual coin.
