The purpose and functionality of exchange coins and tokens
Exchange coins operate independently on blockchains, whereas exchange tokens represent assets or utilities within specific projects on existing blockchains.
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Exchange coins operate independently on blockchains, whereas exchange tokens represent assets or utilities within specific projects on existing blockchains.
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