Topics | Cryptocurrency | Fiat Currency |
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Creation | Created by decentralised distributed computing | Created and issued by a Government |
Control | Governed by network consensus and not any entity | Governed by a central bank |
Transactions | Transactions only involve two parties | Transactions require a third party to process |
Time | Local and international transactions can take minutes depending on the internet connection | Local and international transactions can take days |
Fees | Little to no chargeback is required after a transaction has been made | A chargeback is possible after a transaction has been made |
Value | Value determined by supply & demand | Value determined mostly by markets & regulations |
Supply | In most cryptos, there is only a limited supply = No inflation | Governments can print an unlimited amount = Inflation |