Crypto FAQ: What is an altcoin (alternative coin)?

  • Defn: altcoin
    [portmanteau: adjective "alt(ernative)" + noun "coin"]
    An altcoin refers to one of the plethora of "alternative coin" cryptocurrencies launched after the advent of Bitcoin in 2009. Altcoins are sometimes promoted as second and third generation alternatives to Bitcoin since many of them purport to improve upon first generation blockchain limitations, such as block size and transaction speed.

For a selected list of popular altcoins, see Selected Cryptocurrency Coins & Tokens - Top 10. For a comprehensive list of active altcoins (15K+), see All Cryptocurrencies.


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