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# Introduction

With the emergence of Bitcoin, decentralized ledger technologies have become widely discussed by experts, not just limited to the field of cryptocurrency but several other fields such as banking, ITeS to name a few . As Bitcoin became the first decentralized payment system, experts discovered that the absence of a centralized control over the network could lead to more robust, fair, and transparent financial systems.

Thus, Bitcoin inspired the development of many other decentralized systems with a variety of different features. However, as more and more people ventured into cryptocurrency based transactions, privacy and anonymity became the centerpiece. Our endeavor is to create a cryptocurrency that is supported by a wide range of blockchains and one that achieves privacy and liquidity.


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