Coin
A cryptocurrency that operates on its own independent, native blockchain network.
In-Depth Explanation
Coins (like BTC on Bitcoin or ETH on Ethereum) serve as the native fee currency of their respective chains, distinguishing them from tokens built atop existing chains.
Practical Market Example
Real-World Application
Ether (ETH) is a native coin; Uniswap (UNI) is an ERC-20 token built on Ethereum.