Term of the Day - Altcoin

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Thu, 26 Mar 2026 07:48:07 +0000
Crypto

What Is an Altcoin?

Altcoins are cryptocurrencies other than Bitcoin. Some also exclude Ethereum, since most cryptocurrencies are derived from either Bitcoin or Ethereum. Altcoins often use different consensus mechanisms and may offer unique features or use cases that set them apart.

Developers typically create altcoins to serve specific purposes or to improve upon limitations they see in existing cryptocurrencies. With tens of thousands of altcoins available today, they vary widely...