The ERC20 Token standard: what cryptocurrency users should know

The world of cryptocurrencies can seem overwhelming to the average investor, and especially those without technical knowledge of blockchain and smart contracts. However, the possibilities of many new digital currencies have attracted all types of investors, including those who may have never thought about investing in cryptocurrencies or tokens. Although it is possible for investors without basic knowledge of cryptocurrencies to be successful in the crypto market, having a basic understanding of the general characteristics of many of today’s digital currencies is helpful for investors to make safer and sounder financial decisions. One of the predominant concepts in this environment, and one that is especially relevant to smart contracts and smart property, is the popular ERC20 token development standard. ERC-20 is a scripting standard used within the Ethereum blockchain. This technical standard dictates a series of rules and actions that an Ethereum token or smart c...