What is an Altcoin?
Litecoin is the biggest Altcoin. Even if they do not accurately understand how it works, most people are at least somewhat familiar with Bitcoin. However, once they begin to get involved with cryptocurrency, they may be surprised to learn that there are actually hundreds of types of cryptocurrencies known as altcoins. Altcoins are an intriguing facet of the cryptocurrency landscape, but they are not for everyone. Altcoin newcomers often have many questions, and this guide will provide a brief overview of altcoins to help beginners decide whether or not to invest in them as part of their....
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When the crypto community thinks of altcoin, cryptocurrencies like Litecoin, Dogecoin, and Peercoin are usually first on their mind. We have seen a growing number of altcoin since Bitcoin's introduction in 2009, simply because of the rapid adoption of cryptocurrencies all over the world. But is it possible to have an alternative altcoin? The new and innovative altcoin NXT and its developers have made it possible. Less than a month ago, NXT launched their brand new digital currency, and soon after signed BTER as an exchange partner. With no mining on the network, NXT is the most energy....
The Altcoin Guys was launched with an aim to provide cryptocurrency industry with dedicated team of developers for their respective projects. The approach is indeed unique, especially in times when companies are facing a series of delays in development roadmap. We interviewed The Altcoin Guys team to know how they are hoping to improve the cryptocurrency development procedures. Here is the Q&A round: Q) First of all, tell us a little bit about what The Altcoin Guys is all about? A) The Altcoin Guys offer Bitcon and altcoin related development services. Our services range from creating new....
Creating altcoins is pretty tricky for the average person. It requires a basic knowledge of C++ programming, understanding compiling errors, etc. Or at least, that's how it used to be. Coingen is a new website that lets you easily create your own altcoin. From the description on the site, "Think you can market an altcoin better than Dogecoin, Catcoin, or even Litecoin? Want to create your own coin and get in on this gravy train? Follow this simple form to get started with your very own altcoin!" Coingen. Creating an altcoin with the default configuration costs 0.01 BTC. You can spend an....
Certain big names in the altcoin market are gearing up for an influx of tokens as a wave of token unlocks is approaching. According to data provided by Tokenomist, a notable number of major altcoin projects are set to experience a surge in circulating supply during the first week of December. Related Reading: Hold XRP […]
Altcoins have been on a real tear for months, but Jarvis Labs analyst Ben Lilly says we’re not in an "alt season" just yet. Few traders would argue against the fact that Bitcoin (BTC) is in a bull market, but there is less consensus on whether the market is in the midst of an "altcoin season." A quick view of Crypto Twitter shows the schism between traders who are certain we are halfway through alt season and those who believe it has yet to begin.Typically, traders rely on a wide swath of indicators and metrics, like Bitcoin’s total market capitalization versus the total altcoin market....