Can you explain the concept of fungible tokens with a real-life example in the crypto space?

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• Santhosh SandySep 03, 2020 · 5 years ago
  Fungible tokens are digital assets that are interchangeable with each other, meaning that each token is identical and can be exchanged on a one-to-one basis. A real-life example of fungible tokens in the crypto space is Ethereum's ERC-20 tokens. These tokens are used for various purposes such as crowdfunding and decentralized applications (DApps). They are fungible because each token holds the same value and can be easily exchanged for another token of the same type.
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• ninjiJun 15, 2021 · 5 years ago
  Sure! Fungible tokens are like identical twins in the crypto world. They have the same characteristics and can be exchanged with each other without any difference. For example, imagine you have 10 Bitcoin. Each Bitcoin is exactly the same as the others, and you can trade one Bitcoin for another without any loss or gain. That's the beauty of fungible tokens in the crypto space!
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• Elia HelouAug 21, 2020 · 5 years ago
  Fungible tokens are a crucial part of the cryptocurrency ecosystem. They represent digital assets that are interchangeable with each other. A real-life example of fungible tokens can be seen in the popular stablecoin Tether (USDT). Each USDT token is equivalent to one US dollar, and they can be easily traded on various cryptocurrency exchanges. This fungible nature allows for seamless transactions and liquidity in the crypto space.
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