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Alternative Investment

Definition

An alternative investment refers to any financial asset that does not fall into conventional categories such as stocks, bonds, or cash. Within digital economics, this typically includes assets like cryptocurrencies, non-fungible tokens, and tokenized real-world assets. These investments frequently present distinct risk profiles and liquidity characteristics compared to traditional market offerings. Their value often derives from decentralized network utility, cryptographic security, or unique digital ownership attributes.