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crypto
Colloquial short form for cryptocurrency, meaning a digital or virtual currency that uses cryptography to secure transactions. Often used in the plural 'Kryptos' (cryptos).
Er hat viel Geld in Krypto investiert und hofft auf hohe Gewinne.
He has invested a lot of money in crypto and hopes for high profits.
cryptography
Colloquial short form for cryptography, the science of encrypting information. This use is less common than the meaning 'Kryptowährung' (cryptocurrency).
In der IT-Sicherheit ist die Krypto ein entscheidendes Feld zum Schutz von Daten.
In IT security, cryptography is a crucial field for protecting data.
'Krypto' (crypto) is a colloquial abbreviation, similar to 'Uni' for 'Universität' (university). It keeps the feminine gender of the long forms 'die Kryptowährung' (cryptocurrency) and 'die Kryptografie' (cryptography).
Ich verstehe nicht viel von Krypto, aber mein Bruder investiert darin.
I don't understand much about crypto, but my brother invests in it.
To understand the meaning, the context is crucial. If it is about money, finance, trading, or Bitcoin, 'Kryptowährung' (cryptocurrency) is meant. If it is about data security, encryption, or IT, 'Kryptografie' (cryptography) is meant.
Der Wert von Krypto kann sich sehr schnell ändern.
The value of crypto can change very quickly.
When 'Kryptowährung' (cryptocurrency) is meant, typical phrases are 'in Krypto investieren' (to invest in crypto), 'mit Krypto handeln' (to trade crypto), or 'Kryptos kaufen' (to buy cryptos). In this context, the plural 'die Kryptos' (cryptos) is often used.
Manche Leute bezahlen online bereits mit Kryptos.
Some people already pay online with cryptos.
