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Coin
A cryptocurrency that operates on its own independent blockchain, serving as the network's native currency. Bitcoin (BTC), Ether (ETH), and Solana (SOL) are coins. Coins are distinct from tokens, which are built on top of another blockchain's infrastructure.
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