I still find the Bitcoin vs. crypto name distinction unclear. Bitcoin is cryptographically backed, so it falls under the category of cryptocurrencies. Maybe it’s better to think of Bitcoin as cryptographically backed ‘money’ rather than ‘currency’?

And yes I understand the differences between Bitcoin and other forms of currencies and/or money or altcoins/shitcoins but Bitcoin is essentially backed by cryptocurrency and it being a currency that should label it a cryptocurrency.

But again maybe cyptomoney is a better term to fit the bill.

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My take on this is that people started saying Bitcoin, not crypto, because we want people to buy the best cryptocurrency ever created and that's Bitcoin, when you just say crypto, people automatically think Dodgecoin Shiba, XRP chainlink etc.

That definitely makes sense

Because I’m kind ahhh bitcoin is a cryptocurrency lol

Definitionally, you are correct. Bitcoin is cryptocurrency. But it’s different than all other cryptocurrencies, and needs its own vernacular.

Also, mainstream media always conflates bitcoin and the rest of crypto. Which is why bitcoiners push back and like to draw a distinction.

As a long term investment, Bitcoin is the best.

Other cryptocurrency projects have contributed to the decentralized permissionless world. I'm thinking dexes. There's other cool applications as well.