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Coins vs Tokens

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Lesson outline

  • Native coin: ETH, BNB, SOL — the network's "fuel", exists at the protocol level.
  • Token: a record in a smart contract on top of the network (USDT, LINK, PEPE).
  • Why you always need the coin, while tokens are optional.
  • How to tell a coin from a token in a wallet and an explorer.
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