Could Monero Become Bitcoin’s Anonymizing ‘Appcoin’?

Could Monero Become Bitcoin’s Anonymizing ‘Appcoin’?

Monero’s stratospheric rise in value, darknet market acceptance and positive outlook mean this year could see it become Bitcoin’s de facto ‘appcoin.’ Bitcoin and ‘Giving Away Information’. The altcoin, which has shot from $0.50 to $12 per coin since January 2016, boasts privacy and anonymity features, which are gaining a steady stream of well-known fans. “If I pay my rent in Bitcoin, it wouldn’t be that hard for the landlord to figure out how much money I earned if I don’t take extra precautions,” cryptocurrency consultant Peter Todd told Wired. Then they can decide whose rent to increase.....


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