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Cryptocurrency and Online Casino

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Cryptocurrency came from the words crypto means data encryption and currency means the kind of money used in a particular country hence it is encrypted money being used to purchase goods, services, and stakes.

Cryptocurrency uses cryptography for security purposes. Its role is to convert text to a complicated one hence it transmits data in a form that only the person concerned can read and process it. This is done to protect the user from cyber theft and it also serves as an authentication of the user as well.

There are many types of Cryptocurrencies but the top five are familiar in the market and are constantly used especially in the online gambling world.

1.    Bitcoin

This type of Crypto is the pioneer, the famous, and most trusted of all. Bitcoin is developed and launched in 2009 by Satoshi Nakamoto.

2.    Ethereum

Ether is the second-best crypto and is an open-sourced blockchain platform that modifies the functionality and other decentralized applications. It can be used in sending receiving value anywhere in the world. Ethereum was launched in 2013by developer Vitalik Buterin.

3.    Litecoin

Litecoin is founded in 2011 by former Google engineer Charlie Lee. It is originally a strong competitor of Bitcoin but as time went by its popularity started to go down, especially when a lot of altcoins have been introduced in the cryptocurrency market.

4.    Stellar

Stellar is developed by Stellar Development Corporation and was released on July 31, 2014. It allows the transfer of digital money to real money anywhere nationwide and abroad.

5.    Binance Coin

The Binance coin uses the BNB symbol for trading and originally belonged to the Ethereum network but now it has its own blockchain, the Binance chain. Hence, a Binance coin can be used as a currency or as a token is purchasing a Binance exchange and Binance DEX.

Online Casino

It is a replication of the physical casino having the same games and the same rules with some differences.

  • Online bettors can wager using their gadgets but the most common is their smartphone which is one of the main reasons for its popularity due to its convenience.
  • They have the same primary casino games but it is introduced in 3000 or more ways depending on the casino site plus it comes with state-of-the-art graphics and sounds and it can be played using AI.
  • Players have a choice whether to play it virtually or thru a live dealer.
  • Online casinos offer higher cash back percentages and odds plus loads of bonuses compared to land-based casinos.

 

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Using Cryptocurrency in online betting

Cryptocurrencies particularly Bitcoin and Ether are very much welcome to major betting sites because it is considered to be the safest, the most efficient and the players can control their funds.

Advantages of Cryptocurrency to online casinos:

  • Cryptocurrency uses a decentralized ledger to record transactions therefore all monetary transactions done by the site and the player are encrypted and has a slim chance of being stolen.
  • It is not controlled by any banks or government.
  • It ensures complete privacy to the player because it only represents encryption during money transactions and they don’t have to reveal themselves not even their names.
  • Players ensure efficient transactions because the casino will automatically receive the deposit and the winnings will be enjoyed immediately as well. It is nontaxable.

 

The Downside

  • Any form of cryptos cannot be withdrawn nor be transferred in any banks since they don’t accept it. Therefore, it has to be exchanged for real money before the player can enjoy it.
  • No countries accept cryptocurrency.
  • Some currencies might not be acceptable in any establishments therefore it has to be converted to more popular cryptos such as Bitcoin and Ether and its conversion is not free.
  • It is mentioned that during money transactions, the player doesn’t have to give their information if they use crypto. However, they are given a key so they must not lose it because if they do, it will be locked and they can no longer retrieve their coins.
  • There is no refund or cancellation policy in cryptocurrency so players must be careful in sending their coins.
  • The value of the crypto is not steady depending on the move of the market, the government, and supply and demand. Sometimes it goes up and sometimes it goes down therefore before placing your bet using crypto, one must be aware of its value.

 

There are two types of Cryptocurrencies in an online casino

1.    Hybrid Online Casino

This is the type of gambling site which accepts not only cryptocurrency but also traditional banking options and digital wallets. It is very popular because wagers have an option in depositing and withdrawing their money using crypto.

2.    Bitcoin-only gambling sites

This type of casino site is not yet established and accepts only Bitcoin.

Final Insight:

Using cryptocurrency is considerable assistance to online casinos because it helps protect their clients’ privacy and is guaranteed efficiency. Protocols about using crypto and some cautions have to have adhered to.

 

 

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