Typically utilizing the ERC-20 standard, a token is an asset issued on a multipurpose blockchain like Ethereum. Most cryptocurrencies are in fact tokens as oppose to blockchains - a common misconception. Common types of tokens include stablecoins and governance tokens but they can essentially be used to represent any asset or basket of assets. Theres also lots of talk around “tokenizing” ownership of real world assets like cars and houses.

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