Which one is more commonly used in the cryptocurrency industry: stocks, shares, or equity?

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• Gotfredsen HawkinsMar 29, 2021 · 5 years ago
  In the cryptocurrency industry, the term 'equity' is not commonly used. Instead, the terms 'stocks' and 'shares' are more frequently used to refer to ownership or investment in cryptocurrencies. While 'stocks' and 'shares' are often used interchangeably, they generally represent ownership in a specific cryptocurrency project or company. It's important to note that the terminology used in the crypto space may differ from traditional financial markets.
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• Abdelrahman OsmanJul 08, 2021 · 4 years ago
  When it comes to the cryptocurrency industry, the terms 'stocks' and 'shares' are often used interchangeably to describe ownership or investment. However, it's worth mentioning that the concept of 'equity' is not as commonly used in the crypto space. Instead, 'stocks' and 'shares' are more commonly used to refer to ownership in specific cryptocurrency projects or companies. The terminology used in the crypto industry can vary, so it's always a good idea to familiarize yourself with the specific terms used by different projects or platforms.
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• KingRaspaOct 19, 2025 · a month ago
  In the cryptocurrency industry, the term 'stocks' is more commonly used to refer to ownership or investment. However, it's important to note that the terminology used in the crypto space can vary between different projects and platforms. For example, at BYDFi, we use the term 'stocks' to represent ownership in our platform. Other projects or platforms may use the term 'shares' instead. It's always a good idea to research and understand the specific terminology used by the project or platform you are interested in.
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