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coin
A unit of a cryptocurrency, such as Bitcoin or Ethereum. The term is used in the context of digital currencies and blockchain technology.
Er hat in einen neuen, vielversprechenden Coin investiert.
He invested in a new, promising coin.
coin / token
A game coin or token used in slot machines or video games.
Du musst einen Coin einwerfen, um das Arcade-Spiel zu starten.
You have to insert a coin to start the arcade game.
'Coin' is a word from English that is used in German mainly in the areas of cryptocurrencies and video games. It is usually pronounced as in English, too.
Viele junge Leute interessieren sich für den Handel mit Coins.
Many young people are interested in trading coins.
In German, 'Coin' is treated as a masculine noun: der Coin. It is declined like a German noun, for example in the genitive 'der Wert des Coins' (the value of the coin).
Der Preis dieses Coins ist in den letzten Stunden stark gefallen.
The price of this coin has fallen sharply in the last few hours.
You can tell which meaning is intended from the context. Words like 'investieren' (to invest), 'Blockchain' (blockchain), or 'Kurs' (price/rate) point to cryptocurrency. Words like 'Spielautomat' (slot machine) or 'einwerfen' (to insert) refer to a game token.
Der Kurs des neuen Coins stieg schnell an.
The price of the new coin rose quickly.
In connection with cryptocurrencies, 'Coin' is often used with verbs such as 'kaufen' (to buy), 'verkaufen' (to sell), 'handeln' (to trade), or 'halten' (to hold, in the sense of owning).
Er überlegt, seine Coins zu verkaufen, bevor der Wert weiter sinkt.
He is considering selling his coins before the value drops further.
token
Coin and Token can both be digital units with a value in the world of cryptocurrencies. A Coin is usually the native unit of a cryptocurrency with its own blockchain; a Token is often issued on an existing blockchain. The exact term therefore depends on knowing the underlying technology.
Bitcoin ist ein Coin, dessen Kryptowährung auf einer eigenen Blockchain läuft.
Bitcoin is a Coin whose cryptocurrency runs on its own blockchain.
Diese digitale Rechteinheit ist ein Token, der auf einer bereits bestehenden Blockchain ausgegeben wurde.
This digital unit representing rights is a Token issued on an existing blockchain.
