Decentralized Proof of Ownership cryptocurrencies has become increasingly popular in recent years. Analysts calculate that over 300 types of cryptocurrencies are currently in use. Bitcoin and Litecoin are two of the most popular, while companies continue to grow a platform suitable for accepting these cryptocurrencies. An alternative payment platform offers numerous benefits to both buyers and sellers, such as lower collection costs for the seller and a global instant payment system for the consumer. The rapid growth in the value of Bitcoin and Litecoin has created a new market for seigniorage, digital asset trading, and a global payment system. Because of this, a new market for fraud and digital threats also exists today.

Digital currencies are based on the principle of decentralization; no one “owns” the protocol and everyone can participate in it. Likewise, no one owns the Internet. If an individual wants to create a website, all they need is a computer and a gateway to the Internet. The same concept applies to Bitcoin. Anyone can participate in the protocol and make it secure. The recent introduction of cryptocurrencies was designed to use public-key cryptographic techniques to ensure the security, traceability, and verification of each transaction. Businesses are quickly realizing that cryptocurrencies, particularly Bitcoin, have now become mainstream in many areas of the world. Due to the global nature of the internet, a payment through Bitcoin and other similar currencies is instant and free of costs. A truly remarkable advantage when you think of credit card fees, which can weigh on the merchant up to 5% of each transaction.