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Altcoin

/æltkɔɪn/noun

“Alternative Coins” are cryptocurrencies other than Bitcoin. Altcoins are similar to Bitcoin in that they are decentralized and often have their own blockchain but may use different encryption algorithms and have unique features and use cases. Some of the popular altcoins are Ethereum, Dogecoin, Solana, and Binance.

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