IDG Contributor Network: The rationale behind cryptocurrencies

Cryptocurrencies have been at the center stage of fintech-related developments for the last couple of years. They have brought about a lot of interest from the general public in the field of cryptography. Reputed universities like Princeton are now offering dedicated courses in mastering blockchains. The modern crypto revolution did not start overnight though. Here we analyze the rationale behind using cryptocurrencies (with a historical perspective), the need behind a global value of store, and