Whitepaper

A document that explains a crypto project’s purpose and design.

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What is a whitepaper?

A whitepaper is a document published by a crypto project to explain its goals, technology and how it works. It sets out what the project is trying to do and why.

Why it matters

Reading the whitepaper is a common first step when researching a project, since it reveals the substance behind the marketing. A vague or copied whitepaper can be a warning sign.

Related terms

A vision of the internet built on blockchains and user ownership.

Representing a real-world or digital asset as a token on a blockchain.

A digital asset issued on an existing blockchain.

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