ХАРАКТЕРИСТИКА СОВРЕМЕННЫХ ВИДОВ КРИПТОВАЛЮТ

The nature of cryptocurrency consists of a technical and financial component. It has a complex multi-level classification system based on a variety of mechanisms with different functions. Certain characteristic features make it possible to classify cryptocurrencies depending on the purpose of creation, degree of activity, type, type of regulation, innovation, recognition by the state, type of creator. The distribution of cryptocurrencies into classes/subspecies/categories allows them to be classified depending on the mining method; generation system; encryption algorithm; emission parameter; price dynamics; purpose and type of creation. Understanding the essence of the classification of cryptocurrencies will allow them to be integrated into the financial system and legislative norms for the development of the digital asset market. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]