Cryptocurrencies have taken the world by storm. In the relatively short period since the creation of bitcoin in 2009, the value of all cryptocurrencies has risen rapidly, although with many ups and downs. [https://m.economictimes.com/markets/cryptocurrency/view-whatever-bitcoins-failings-the-blockchain-technology-underpinning-it-is-a-marvel/amp_articleshow/86926855.cms](https://m.economictimes.com/markets/cryptocurrency/view-whatever-bitcoins-failings-the-blockchain-technology-underpinning-it-is-a-marvel/amp_articleshow/86926855.cms)