According to ChainCatcher news, as reported by Crowdfund Insider, the results of the 2024 Cryptocurrency Literacy Survey show that respondents' recognition of digital assets has significantly increased. The survey found that 98.6% of respondents who consider themselves knowledgeable own cryptocurrency, while only 32% of respondents own cryptocurrency with limited understanding. Key findings of the survey include:
Respondents with advanced knowledge are three times more likely to own cryptocurrency than those with limited knowledge, with 31.8% of respondents stating they have a deep understanding of cryptocurrency, a significant increase from 11.0% in 2022;
29% of respondents view cryptocurrency as a long-term retirement strategy, while 22% use it for everyday trading;
59% of respondents believe that regulatory clarity is the most important task for the new government;
The proportion of respondents who consider cryptocurrency 'extremely dangerous' has decreased from 43.1% to 35.2%, with more people viewing it as 'some kind of risk' or 'neutral'; 26.6% of respondents still have doubts about the source of cryptocurrency's value;
Only 22% of respondents correctly identify the importance of private keys, 14% understand the function of DeFi, and 9% know the role of staking in the blockchain ecosystem.
The survey was conducted in October 2024, with 670 American respondents participating, covering different ages, genders, and income levels, aimed at providing actionable insights for education and policy initiatives.