Altcoin refers to any alternative cryptocurrency to Bitcoin. They often share code and functionality, and include coins such as Ether, Litecoin, and Dogecoin. The number of altcoins listed in cryptocurrency markets is rapidly multipling, and they can be very volatile.

Polkadot (DOT)
Polkadot (DOT)
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How to Buy Kishu Inu (KISHU)
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Sushi (SUSHI)
Storj
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10 Important Cryptocurrencies Other Than Bitcoin
10 Important Cryptocurrencies Other Than Bitcoin
Crypto
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Tether (USDT)
Tether (USDT): Meaning and Uses for Tethering Crypto
Gas (Ethereum)
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Stablecoin
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Ethereum Classic
Ethereum Classic (ETC) Definition, History, and Future
Shitcoin
What Is Shitcoin?
Dogecoin
Cryptocurrency Dogecoin (DOGE): What It Is, History, and Uses
Shiba Inu (SHIB)
What Is Shiba Inu (SHIB) in Cryptocurrency, and How Does It Work?
Binance Coin (BNB)
Binance Coin (BNB) Uses, Support, and Market Cap
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What Happened to OneCoin, the $4 Billion Crypto Ponzi Scheme?
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Litecoin (LTC): What It Is, How It Works, vs. Bitcoin
What Is a Basic Attention Token (BAT)? How It Tracks Consumers
Litecoin
What Is Litecoin (LTC)? How It Works, History, Trends, and Future
Blockchain
What Is Solana (SOL) and How Does SOL Crypto Work?
Altcoin
Altcoin Explained: Pros and Cons, Types, and Future
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Monero (XMR) Cryptocurrency: Definition, Mining, vs. Bitcoin
Tezos (XTZ): Definition and How It Works in Crypto
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What Is Ether (ETH)? Definition, How It Works, vs. Bitcoin
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Wei: Definition in Cryptocurrency, How It Works, and History
Gold-Pegged vs. USD-Pegged Cryptocurrencies
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Dash: What It Is, How It Works, Difference From Bitcoin
ZK-SNARK: Definition, How It's Used in Cryptocurrency, and History
Target Hash: Overview and Examples in Cryptocurrency
Bancor: What it Means, Purpose, Criticisms
Ripple Ecosystem: What Is The Role of XRP?
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What Is Kraken? How It Works, How It Stands Out, and Issues
Cronos (CRO): Overview and Examples in Cryptocurrency
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ICON: What it is, How it Works, Criticisms
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OKCoin
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ZCash
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Bananacoin (BCO): What It Meant and How It Worked
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Monero: What It Means, How It Works, and Features
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MonaCoin (MONA): What It Means, How It Works
Why Does Litecoin Follow Bitcoin?
Peercoin: What It Is, How It Works, Compared To Bitcoin
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