All the risks that exist in Crypto ATM!
Crypto ATMs are very important and popular especially for buying and selling cryptos. Even crypto ATMs are a great way to quickly exchange cash for crypto. However, despite offering all these benefits, there are some risks involved. Let's take a look at the risks involved:
Crypto ATM has its advantages as well as disadvantages. One of the disadvantages is that such crypto ATMs usually offer high charges. Crypto ATMs offer high fee charges as in some cases charge more than 10% per transaction. As we usually see lower transaction fees in various exchanges or web 3 based sites. A traditional cryptocurrency exchange fee is very low and ranges from 1% to 4% depending on the exchange.
We know cryptos are volatile and risky. Moreover we know that some crypto exchanges offer custody services for crypto funds. And when it offers these services, it comes with anti-theft insurance. Crypto ATMs are quite the exception. For example, in all these cases, users must deposit funds in their own digital wallet. Here you have to take the initiative yourself. Self-custody can be a safe way to protect your crypto holdings. Although it offers all these benefits, there is no insurance against theft or loss.
For example, we can transact large amounts in various exchanges. But like most crypto exchanges, minimum and maximum transaction limits are usually set by the ATM company. The minimum and maximum transaction limits are generally limited to between $10 and $10,000.
But the most important thing here is the lack of crypto ATMs. Because frankly countries that are underdeveloped and countries where digital currencies are banned don't have crypto ATMs. Moreover, the number of countries that have such ATMs is negligible compared to the need. Simply put, crypto ATMs are limited in number and location. And accessing them may require traveling long distances. Which is an inconvenience for users.
One thing to keep in mind here is that digital currencies are primarily online based but like traditional ATMs, crypto ATMs are machines made of hardware that run software. Hence the possibility of such ATM-related theft. Incidents such as skimming devices or other tampering methods can occur with it. Moreover, we sometimes hear of various scams in ATMs associated with the traditional banking system. So of course users should also be aware of their surroundings while using these kiosks. Because cryptocurrency is valuable and an attractive target for thieves.
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Thanks for detailing the risks involved In cryptocurrency ATM like transactions transaction limit and insecurity in fund, thanks for letting us, it sure would be good for one to know this before jumping in to use it, know the risk first.
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