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# Difference Between Token and Coin

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If you are a cryptocurrency enthusiast, you must have come across the words “coin” and “[#token](https://twitter.com/hashtag/token?src=hashtag_click)”. Unfortunately, these words are often considered “cryptocurrencies” and used interchangeably even by experienced [#crypto](https://twitter.com/hashtag/crypto?src=hashtag_click) users. Find out the difference here<img src="https://abs-0.twimg.com/emoji/v2/svg/1f447.svg" alt="👇" data-size="line">

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