{"id":72,"date":"2026-09-25T07:24:32","date_gmt":"2026-09-25T07:24:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.comfygen.com\/blog\/?p=72"},"modified":"2026-09-25T10:52:03","modified_gmt":"2026-09-25T10:52:03","slug":"guide-to-crypto-tokens-type","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.comfygen.com\/blog\/guide-to-crypto-tokens-type\/","title":{"rendered":"Crypto Coins vs Tokens: Understanding the Key Differences"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cryptocurrency terminology can be confusing, especially because the terms \u201ccoin\u201d and \u201ctoken\u201d are often used interchangeably.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_88 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.comfygen.com\/blog\/guide-to-crypto-tokens-type\/#What_Is_a_Crypto_Coin\" >What Is a Crypto Coin?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.comfygen.com\/blog\/guide-to-crypto-tokens-type\/#What_Is_a_Crypto_Token\" >What Is a Crypto Token?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.comfygen.com\/blog\/guide-to-crypto-tokens-type\/#Crypto_Coins_vs_Tokens_What_Is_the_Difference\" >Crypto Coins vs Tokens: What Is the Difference?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.comfygen.com\/blog\/guide-to-crypto-tokens-type\/#How_Are_Crypto_Coins_and_Tokens_Created\" >How Are Crypto Coins and Tokens Created?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.comfygen.com\/blog\/guide-to-crypto-tokens-type\/#Why_Do_Businesses_Choose_Tokens_Instead_of_Building_a_Coin\" >Why Do Businesses Choose Tokens Instead of Building a Coin?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.comfygen.com\/blog\/guide-to-crypto-tokens-type\/#What_Should_You_Look_for_in_a_Crypto_Token_Development_Company\" >What Should You Look for in a Crypto Token Development Company?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.comfygen.com\/blog\/guide-to-crypto-tokens-type\/#Coin_or_Token_Which_One_Does_Your_Project_Need\" >Coin or Token: Which One Does Your Project Need?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.comfygen.com\/blog\/guide-to-crypto-tokens-type\/#Final_Thoughts\" >Final Thoughts<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.comfygen.com\/blog\/guide-to-crypto-tokens-type\/#FAQS\" >FAQ&#8217;S<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Although both are digital assets that exist on blockchain networks, they are not the same. The most significant difference is that a crypto coin is a native digital asset that operates on its own blockchain. In contrast, a crypto token is generally created on and operates on an existing blockchain.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Is_a_Crypto_Coin\"><\/span>What Is a Crypto Coin?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A crypto coin is a digital asset that operates on its own blockchain network.<br \/>\nIt is primarily designed to function as digital money, allowing users to pay network fees, make peer-to-peer payments, and use it for investment and trading.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For example, Bitcoin operates on the Bitcoin blockchain, while Ether (ETH) is the native asset of Ethereum. Coins are commonly used for transferring value, paying network transaction fees, and participating in the operation of their respective blockchain networks.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Creating a crypto coin generally requires developing or establishing a blockchain network itself, including its underlying protocol, consensus mechanism, network infrastructure, and security model.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Is_a_Crypto_Token\"><\/span>What Is a Crypto Token?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A crypto token is a digital asset created and managed through an <\/span>existing blockchain<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Instead of building a completely new blockchain, a project can use an established network and its token standards. Ethereum, for example, supports standards such as <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.comfygen.com\/erc20-token-development\"><span style=\"color: #5556d1;\"><b>ERC-20<\/b> <\/span><strong><span style=\"color: #5556d1;\">token Development<\/span>\u00a0<\/strong><\/a> for fungible tokens<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. <\/span>ERC-20<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> defines common functions for transferring tokens, checking balances, managing allowances, and tracking total supply.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tokens can be designed for different purposes, including utility within an application, governance, rewards, digital assets, and other blockchain-based use cases.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Crypto_Coins_vs_Tokens_What_Is_the_Difference\"><\/span>Crypto Coins vs Tokens: What Is the Difference?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The easiest way to understand the difference is to look at the infrastructure behind them.<\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Feature<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Crypto Coin<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Crypto Token<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Blockchain<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Runs on its own blockchain<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Usually runs on an existing blockchain<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Development<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Requires blockchain-level development<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Usually involves smart-contract development<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Main purpose<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Network value, payments, transaction fees<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Utility, governance, assets, rewards, and other uses<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Infrastructure<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Requires its own network<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Uses the underlying blockchain&#8217;s infrastructure<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Example<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bitcoin, Ether<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ERC-20 tokens on Ethereum<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This distinction also affects development complexity. Building a blockchain-based coin generally involves much more infrastructure and protocol-level work than creating a token on an established network.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Are_Crypto_Coins_and_Tokens_Created\"><\/span>How Are Crypto Coins and Tokens Created?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The development process differs significantly.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Crypto Coin Development<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Creating a crypto coin generally involves developing or customizing a blockchain network. Depending on the project, this can include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Blockchain architecture<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Consensus mechanism<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Network nodes<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Transaction validation<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wallet infrastructure<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Block explorer<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Security mechanisms<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Native coin economics<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Because the coin is tied to its own blockchain, the development process can be technically demanding.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Crypto Token Development<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"color: #5556d1;\"><a style=\"color: #5556d1;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.comfygen.com\/crypto-token-development-company\"><strong>Crypto Token development<\/strong><\/a><\/span> is generally more straightforward because the project can use an existing blockchain.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A typical token development process includes:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Defining the token&#8217;s purpose<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Selecting the blockchain network<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Choosing the appropriate token standard<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Defining the name, symbol, supply, and decimals<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Developing the smart contract<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Testing and reviewing the contract<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Deploying the token<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Verifying and monitoring the contract<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For example, an ERC-20 token follows Ethereum&#8217;s standardized interface for fungible tokens, helping it interact with compatible wallets, applications, and other blockchain infrastructure.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Do_Businesses_Choose_Tokens_Instead_of_Building_a_Coin\"><\/span>Why Do Businesses Choose Tokens Instead of Building a Coin?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For many blockchain projects, creating a token can be more practical than developing an entirely new blockchain.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Using an established network can provide access to existing infrastructure and an ecosystem of wallets, applications, and other smart contracts. Ethereum&#8217;s token standards are specifically designed to improve interoperability and composability across the ecosystem.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, the right choice depends on the project&#8217;s actual requirements.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If a project needs its own blockchain architecture, native transaction system, or customized consensus mechanism, coin development may be relevant.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If the project mainly needs a digital asset that operates within an existing blockchain ecosystem, token development may be more appropriate.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Should_You_Look_for_in_a_Crypto_Token_Development_Company\"><\/span>What Should You Look for in a Crypto Token Development Company?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you are planning to create a token, choosing a development partner should involve more than simply comparing development prices.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Look for a company that can clearly explain:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Which blockchain is appropriate for your use case<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Which token standard should be used<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How the smart contract will be designed<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What security testing will be performed<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How contract ownership and administrative permissions work<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How the token will be deployed and verified<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What post-launch support is available<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Security deserves particular attention. A token contract is responsible for important functions such as transfers, balances, supply, and approvals. The ERC-20 standard itself documents these core interfaces, while real-world implementations can add additional functionality and safeguards.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A development company should also be transparent about what is and is not included in its service. Smart-contract development, auditing, wallet integration, exchange integration, tokenomics consulting, and legal support are different areas and should not automatically be treated as the same service.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Coin_or_Token_Which_One_Does_Your_Project_Need\"><\/span>Coin or Token: Which One Does Your Project Need?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There is no universal answer.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A <\/span>coin is used<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0when a project needs its own blockchain and native asset.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A <\/span>token<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> can be used when a project wants to build on an existing blockchain and use established infrastructure.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The decision should come from the project&#8217;s technical requirements, intended utility, ecosystem, budget, security considerations, and applicable legal requirements\u2014not simply from the popularity of a particular blockchain.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Final_Thoughts\"><\/span>Final Thoughts<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The key difference between a crypto coin and a token comes down to where it operates.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A coin is native to its own blockchain. A token is generally created on an existing blockchain.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For businesses exploring blockchain development, understanding this distinction is the first step. From there, the focus should move toward choosing the right blockchain, defining the token&#8217;s purpose, designing secure smart contracts, testing the implementation, and understanding the legal and operational requirements before launch.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A technically sound token is only one part of a successful blockchain project. The underlying use case, security, transparency, and long-term utility matter just as much.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQS\"><\/span>FAQ&#8217;S<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<style>\n\t\t#faqsu-faq-list {\n\t\t\tbackground: #F0F4F8;\n\t\t\tborder-radius: 5px;\n\t\t\tpadding: 15px;\n\t\t}\n\t\t#faqsu-faq-list .faqsu-faq-single {\n\t\t\tbackground: #fff;\n\t\t\tpadding: 15px 15px 20px;\n\t\t\tbox-shadow: 0px 0px 10px #d1d8dd, 0px 0px 40px #ffffff;\n\t\t\tborder-radius: 5px;\n\t\t\tmargin-bottom: 1rem;\n\t\t}\n\t\t#faqsu-faq-list .faqsu-faq-single:last-child {\n\t\t\tmargin-bottom: 0;\n\t\t}\n\t\t#faqsu-faq-list .faqsu-faq-question {\n\t\t\tborder-bottom: 1px solid #F0F4F8;\n\t\t\tpadding-bottom: 0.825rem;\n\t\t\tmargin-bottom: 0.825rem;\n\t\t\tposition: relative;\n\t\t\tpadding-right: 40px;\n\t\t}\n\t\t#faqsu-faq-list .faqsu-faq-question:after {\n\t\t\tcontent: \"?\";\n\t\t\tposition: absolute;\n\t\t\tright: 0;\n\t\t\ttop: 0;\n\t\t\twidth: 30px;\n\t\t\tline-height: 30px;\n\t\t\ttext-align: center;\n\t\t\tcolor: #c6d0db;\n\t\t\tbackground: #F0F4F8;\n\t\t\tborder-radius: 40px;\n\t\t\tfont-size: 20px;\n\t\t}\n\t\t<\/style>\n\t\t\n\t\t<section id=\"faqsu-faq-list\" itemscope itemtype=\"http:\/\/schema.org\/FAQPage\"><div class=\"faqsu-faq-single\" itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"faqsu-faq-question\" itemprop=\"name\">Is Bitcoin a coin or a token?<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"faqsu-faq-answare\" itemprop=\"text\"><p dir=\"ltr\">Bitcoin is a coin. BTC is the native asset of the Bitcoin blockchain, and it's used to pay transaction fees and reward miners on that network.<\/p>\r\n<h4 dir=\"ltr\">\u00a0<\/h4><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div><div class=\"faqsu-faq-single\" itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"faqsu-faq-question\" itemprop=\"name\">Is Ethereum a coin or a token?<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"faqsu-faq-answare\" itemprop=\"text\"><p dir=\"ltr\">Ether (ETH) is a coin because it's the native asset of the Ethereum blockchain. Ethereum itself is the network, and thousands of tokens are built on it.<\/p>\r\n<h4 dir=\"ltr\">\u00a0<\/h4><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div><div class=\"faqsu-faq-single\" itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"faqsu-faq-question\" itemprop=\"name\">Which is cheaper to create, a coin or a token?<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"faqsu-faq-answare\" itemprop=\"text\"><p dir=\"ltr\">A token is far cheaper. It needs one smart contract on an existing chain. A coin needs a full blockchain, network infrastructure, and ongoing security.<\/p>\r\n<h4 dir=\"ltr\">\u00a0<\/h4><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div><div class=\"faqsu-faq-single\" itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"faqsu-faq-question\" itemprop=\"name\">Do I need a license to launch a token?<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t<div itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"faqsu-faq-answare\" itemprop=\"text\"><p dir=\"ltr\">It depends on the country and what the token does. Tokens that act like investments or payments often fall under financial rules, so check with a lawyer before launch.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/section>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Cryptocurrency terminology can be confusing, especially because the terms \u201ccoin\u201d and \u201ctoken\u201d are often used interchangeably.\u00a0 Although both are digital assets that exist on blockchain networks, they are not the same. The most significant difference is that a crypto coin is a native digital asset that operates on its own blockchain. 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