Cryptocurrency Flashcards
type of virtual asset, utilized as a form of digital currency that is exchanged to transfer assets and other forms of financial instrument
cryptocurrency
aims to enable online retailers accept customer payments in cryptocurrencies
cryptocurrency e-commerce
key capabilities of cryptocurrency e-commerce
- access to a larger customer base
- secure, fast, and cost-effective payment processing
- end-to-end traceability of payment transactions
ways to accept crypto payments
- integrating with a third-party crypto payment gateway
- embedding crypto payment buttons into an e-commerce website
- building a custom crypto payment processing solution
cost of the custom crypto payment solution development
50,000 - 150,000+ dollars (depending on the solution complexity)
average timeframe for building a custom crypto payment solution
3-6 months
value of using cryptocurrencies in e-commerce
- access to a global and diverse customer base
- peer-to-peer payments
- end-to-end traceability of cryptocurrency transactions
- crypto payments verification
- smart contract-based automation
benefits you get with cryptocurrency e-commerce
- reduced payment processing costs
- faster receiving of funds
- minimized risk of payment fraud
- full visibility
- eliminated human involvement
- extended client base
- increased customer satisfaction
advantages of cryptocurrency as payment
- reach a broader market
- process transactions faster
- get lower transaction fees
- reduce risk of fraud
online merchants that accept bitcoin
- Microsoft Store
- Overstock
- Namecheap
- NewEgg
- ExpressVPN
- AMC Theatres
- Shopify
- Rakuten
disadvantages of cryptocurrency in e-commerce
- price volatility
- lack of buyer protection
- environmental concerns
- cryptocurrency taxes
- accepting cryptocurrency payments on your website
- digital wallet
- shipping
- payment processor
- marketing
first modern cryptocurrency
bitcoin
who created bitcoin
Satoshi Nakamoto
in what year was bitcoin created
2009
crypto is changing e-commerce by enabling ____ with _____ and improving ____
- fast transactions
- low fees
- fraud protection