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2016
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What is Bancor?

Why investors buy Bancor (BNT): If you are in the world of cryptocurrencies, you’ve probably heard about Bitcoin and Ethereum. But what about Bancor? Let’s explore Bancor Network Token (BNT) and how it aims to revolutionise liquidity in the crypto market.

What is Bancor (BNT)?

Bancor is more than just another cryptocurrency. It’s a blockchain protocol designed to tackle a critical issue: liquidity. Imagine having a token that is difficult to exchange for other tokens because there’s no active market for it. That’s where Bancor steps in.

The liquidity problem

Most tokens face liquidity challenges. While Bitcoin and Ethereum have bustling markets, smaller tokens struggle to find buyers and sellers. Bancor aims to change this by creating a network that directly converts tokens without relying on traditional exchanges.

Smart tokens and the Bancor Protocol

Bancor’s secret sauce lies in its Smart Tokens. These aren’t your typical coins; they’re like digital chameleons. Here’s how they work:

No middleman exchange

Instead of going through an exchange, Smart Tokens convert directly between different ERC-20 tokens. No need to wait for buyers or sellers – it’s all done on the blockchain.

Money that holds money

Smart Tokens hold reserves of other tokens within their smart contracts. Think of them as digital piggy banks filled with various coins. When you want to convert, they shuffle their reserves to make it happen.

Liquidity magic

By creating Smart Tokens, Bancor ensures that even lesser-known tokens can be traded globally. Suddenly, that obscure token you’ve been holding becomes more useful.

Real-world use case

Imagine a local community token for a sustainable farming project. It’s essential within that community, but no one outside knows about it. With Bancor, that token can gain global liquidity. Farmers can convert it to other tokens, trade it, or even use it for purchases.

Bancor and tokens

Bancor aims to build a future where millions of tokens coexist, each serving a unique purpose. Plus, Bancor’s native currency, BNT, plays a crucial role. It’s used for governance decisions and as a reward token.

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What is BNT?

BNT (Bancor Network Token) is a utility token within the Bancor ecosystem. It serves as a liquidity bridge between various tokens on the network.

Investors might consider BNT because it enables single-sided liquidity and impermanent loss protection, making it attractive for liquidity providers.

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