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### *DASH* has had an incredible year so far and quickly became the 5th largest cryptocurrency (according to Market Cap.)
It was recently featured in many headlines because the **App Store** finally re-allowed Dash to offer their app there!
But what exactly is Dash and what makes it different from other cryptocurrencies?



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# <center>Overview</center>
### <center>Name: DASH</center>
### <center>Market cap: $1,588,982,907 (Top 5)</center>
### <center>Current price: around $213</center>
### <center>Launched: 2014</center>
### <center>Mission Statement: "Dash is Digital Cash - A revolutionary digital money system."</center>
## <center>[- Website -](www.dash.org)</center>

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S0oNO3mbBE8

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## What is Dash?
Dash actually launched in 2014 as **Xcoin**, was then renamed to ***Darkcoin***, and finally rebranded to DASH.
Dash - short for ***digital cash*** - aims to be a **simplistic** payment solution where users don't need any prior knowledge of cryptocurrency.
It is often compared to a faster, more user-oriented *Bitcoin*.
> Dash is Digital Cash You Can Spend Anywhere.
Use Dash to make instant, private payments online or in-store using our secure open-source platform hosted by thousands of users around the world.

They offer totally **secure** wallets, **instant payments** to other users and a self-governing, self-funding protocol.
You can use DASH directly to purchase items at certain vendors, trade it at the biggest cryptocurrency exchanges, buy DASH at ATMs or even use the Dash-Visa debit card at all visa-accepting retailers.
Dash also offers one of the largest peer-to-peer networks in the world, with over 4600 Masternodes.
### The cryptocurrency has seen an incredible price increase this year - it started out with just over $10 in january and is now valued over $200!
#### They have surpassed the $1 billion market cap milestone at the end of may, and have risen to the top 5 of the largest cryptocurrencies in the world.

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## Dash and the App Store
About 1 year ago, Dash submitted their **official wallet application** to the Apple App Store - but Apple didn't allow it. 
They claimed that Dash was *inappropriate* and not an **established** cryptocurrency yet, and that they took down the app due to **security concerns.**
Now, on **July 20** this year, Apple has finally changed their mind and reversed their decision. 
It seems like Dash's partnerships with big firms and their rise to over $200 a coin this year has proven that it's worthy to be on the app store. 


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“Apple is in a difficult position. Ultimately, they are attempting to look out for user safety by preventing less reputable projects from accessing the Apple Store. Apple has shown a willingness to allow worthy digital currencies into their platform, but that requires an incredible amount of due diligence. We asked Apple to reconsider Dash’s status because we have a compelling story of continued growth and innovation. [...] Additionally, we want to meet our users’ demands, and support on Apple products ranks at the top of the list of our user wishes.”

-Dash Core CEO Ryan Taylor about Dash and the App Store
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### Since this announcement just a few days ago, DASH prices have soared.
Being featured on the App store, one of the world's biggest market places, has definitely increased their popularity!
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## How can *you* use Dash?
Of course the easiest way to use dash is via their ***mobile application.*** 
Like mentioned above, you can instantly send payments or use it to pay directly at certain vendors.
You can download the different Dash **wallets** [here.](https://www.dash.org/wallets/)
There are different desktop- and mobile applications to choose from, as well as hardware- and paper wallets.
You can also [mine](https://dashpay.atlassian.net/wiki/display/DOC/Pools) Dash, or exchange your crypto holdings for dash at major cryptocurrency exchanges like Poloniex, Bitfinex, Btc-e and more. 

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<center>*Images: [1](https://bitcoinvietnamnews.com/2017/03/dash-tro-thanh-top-3-cryptocurrency-hang-dau.html), [2](http://x-invest.net/forum/attachment.php?aid=257), [3](https://www.dash.org/assets/img/home/macbook.png), [4](https://cointelegraph.com/images/725_Ly9jb2ludGVsZWdyYXBoLmNvbS9zdG9yYWdlL3VwbG9hZHMvdmlldy84OGY4N2RhNzczNzI3NWU0NTgwOTQzOTczNWQ5MzI3YS4=.jpg), Sources: [1](https://www.dash.org), [2](https://coinmarketcap.com/currencies/dash/), [3](https://cointelegraph.com/news/dash-price-soars-after-getting-accepted-on-app-store), [4](https://cointelegraph.com/news/privacy-focused-altcoin-dash-debuts-on-app-store-as-apple-u-turns-on-ban), [5](https://www.cryptocoinsnews.com/dash-enters-billion-dollar-cryptocurrency-club/)*</center>






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