You've probably heard a lot about [HEX](https://coinmarketcap.com/currencies/hex/) crypto, seen the HEX crypto price, and wondered if this is another Ponzi scheme or scam.
This article will deeply explore what Richard Heart's HEX is and what the HEX price is in the market.

There is always a buzz in the cryptocurrency market about new projects and technological advancements, owing mainly to [Bitcoin](/coins/btc) and [Ethereum](/coins/eth). HEX, an ERC-20 token launched at the end of 2019, is one of these projects.

The HEX network's goal is to create a store of value that will replace the traditional certificate of deposit used in conventional financial markets. This can make HEX an appealing and affordable asset for those looking to invest in the emerging decentralised finance sphere.
Even though HEX is a complete project with a dedicated team, investors may find it appealing due to the low price. Fortunately, getting started with cryptocurrency investments has never been simpler.

## What is Hex Crypto?

The HEX cryptocurrency was introduced on the Ethereum network on December 2, 2019. HEX crypto is an ERC20 token designed to be a value store and replace the Certificate of Deposit. This financial product's blockchain counterpart is used in traditional financial markets.

First, we'd like to go over some background information. Commercial banks offer certificates of Deposit (CDs) in the traditional financial industry. They typically provide a slightly higher interest rate than a standard savings or checking account. Depositors should not withdraw their funds to achieve this higher interest rate. The condition is that funds are not removed for one, three, or six months, and in some cases for up to 10 years.

HEX is intended to pay interest to participants who secure their coins through a stake. 

For Bitcoin holders, the HEX coin is a FREE AIRDROP. It is not an ICO, and you are not required to pay anything during the claiming process. The HEX crypto CLAIM process can be completed safely OFFLINE, and still, Bitcoin holders will receive 10,000 HEX per 1 BTC. Bitcoin holders could only claim HEX during the first year of operation. During this time, 90% of the claimed HEX is locked for a year. All coins that Bitcoin holders have not claimed at the end of the first year of release are distributed to other HEX users with active stakes.

## How Does Hex Crypto Work?

The Ethereum network is used for the transaction layer (sending and receiving HEX coins and interacting with the HEX smart contract). At the same time, the consensus code and staking mechanism are contained within the HEX crypto smart contract.

HEX crypto allows users to stake their HEX coins in exchange for a share of the issuance of new HEX coins or inflation. Furthermore, it includes features intended to encourage price appreciation while discouraging practices promoting price harm. The HEX smart contract penalises interested parties who cancel their pledge ahead of time and rewards those who stake more significant amounts of HEX for extended periods. 

According to Richard Heart, the creator of HEX, it is the first blockchain Certificate of Deposit, allowing users to stake their tokens in exchange for interest. Users can earn interest payments ranging from 3.69% (if 99% of the total supply is locked) to 369% (if only one percent of the total amount is staked). Because interest payments are made in HEX, the monetary value of such an amount is entirely dependent on the market value of HEX at the time of maturity.

The Certificate of Deposit (also known as a savings account) is one of the most popular banking products. In other words, HEX is the first blockchain CD. However, HEX is designed much better than a CD because, with a CD, you will not be paid more if others decide to close their CDs earlier.

## How to Buy Hex Crypto

STEP 1

Create an account: The first step in purchasing HEX is to open an account with a brokerage that accepts HEX purchases and sales. If you live in the US, your options for buying HEX directly with fiat currency are limited. Currently, HEX is only available on smaller exchanges, which are more vulnerable to hacking attempts.

STEP 2

Purchase or obtain a wallet: After you've decided where and how you want to buy HEX, you should open an off-chain wallet to keep your tokens. A cryptocurrency wallet is a physical device or software application that gives you a private set of keys to store your tickets.
Cryptocurrency wallets:
•	Hardware wallets - also known as "cold storage" wallets, a hardware wallet is a physical device that works the same way as a flash drive. You'll use Bluetooth or USB to connect your hardware wallet to your computer and transfer your tokens to an offline wallet. Hardware wallets store your tokens more securely, but they can only hold a limited number of coins and tokens.
•	Software wallets - these wallets, also known as "hot storage" wallets, are computer or smartphone applications that store your tokens and coins on an online wallet. Though software wallets offer less security than hardware wallets, they are free and typically hold more types of assets than comparable hardware wallets.

STEP 3

Make a purchase: It's time to make your purchase after opening an account and choosing a wallet. Examine your broker's platform and the different orders you can use to buy HEX. Depending on which broker you use, you may have access to dozens of order types, each influencing the price at which your order is executed.
When you submit your order, your broker will handle filling it at a price or under your specified conditions. Your broker will usually notify you when your order is finished via email or in-app message.

Despite HEX's unprecedented success, there is still much misinformation surrounding the project. Fear, uncertainty, and doubt are classified into three types:

"HEX is a pyramid scheme": This is a common criticism of HEX that you can find within two minutes of searching Reddit. You can see how some people could be led down this rabbit hole. On the other hand, Charles Ponzi used the proceeds from new investors to repay older investors. Richard refutes this assertion by stating that HEX stakers create their rewards. This means that the interest earned on staked HEX is unaffected by new investors. The mechanics of the smart contract code generate interest, and of course, new investors support the price of HEX.

"HEX is a Pyramid Scheme": When it comes to HEX, detractors scream pyramid scheme on every Reddit thread. Pyramid schemes involve a network of middlemen profitably selling to one another before someone eventually sells to a retail consumer or is left holding the bag. Some argue that HEX is like this. Old investors market to new investors, who then market to even more new investors, etc. Of course, the same could also be said of eBay baseball cards. Richard Heart refutes the pyramid scheme accusation by claiming that HEX lacks multiple levels of marketing. This is correct. The decision to invest in HEX is a personal one. Investors purchase directly from an exchange rather than through a middleman.

One of the most dubious claims is that "HEX is preparing for a massive rug pull": Much analysis has been done by Redditors and other people with too much time on their hands to say, "I told you so" about HEX's centralised ownership. The HEX Origin Address (the wallet address linked to the initial smart contract) has been chastised for owning approximately 90% of the total supply of HEX. This sum has been distributed to a number of other wallets over time. According to the theory, Richard Heart or those associated with the HEX project own and control those wallets. This would eventually give them control of the network's consensus, effectively turning his decentralised utopia into a centralised poop pile. The theory is that the centralised owners of HEX will dump on all the bag holders one day and crash the price to zero. I do not doubt that Richard Heart owns a whole bunch of HEX. He does not reveal any of his holdings. This plays into the hands of the skeptic. I guess that he's doing this to avoid Uncle Scam's posse at the IRS or SEC rather than to rug pull HEX investors.

## Conclusion

In terms of market capitalisation, HEX is currently the 204th largest cryptocurrency. As a result, it is a small cryptocurrency offering only available on a few select exchanges. It also means that HEX is a highly volatile asset that can reach zero. If you decide to invest in HEX (or any other minor altcoin), consider making it a small part of your overall portfolio.


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