Cryptocurrencies in the Industrial Context. The Usage of IOTA in Different Industries

Focusing on the economic implications of cryptocurrencies within industrial contexts, this seminar paper explores the definition and characteristics of digital currencies, particularly Bitcoin, while distinguishing between cryptocurrencies and the underlying blockchain technology. It emphasizes that cryptocurrencies can exist independently of blockchain and introduces an alternative technology known as the tangle. The paper provides a comprehensive analysis of how these digital currencies function as means of exchange and their potential impact on the economy.