Bitcoin Alternatives

Bitcoin is described as 'Peer-to-peer digital currency. Peer-to-peer (P2P) means that there is no central authority to issue new money or keep track of transactions. Instead, these tasks are managed collectively by the nodes of the network' and is a leading cryptocurrency coin in the bitcoin & cryptocurrency category. There are more than 50 alternatives to Bitcoin for a variety of platforms, including Linux, Mac, Windows, Web-based and Android apps. The best Bitcoin alternative is Monero, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Bitcoin are Ethereum, Litecoin, Bitcoin Cash and DASH.

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  1. Primecoin icon
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    Primecoin is an innovative cryptocurrency, a form of digital currency secured by cryptography and issued through a decentralized mining market. Derived from Satoshi Nakamoto’s Bitcoin, Primecoin introduces an unique form of proof-of-work based on prime numbers.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
     
  2. Nerva icon
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    NERVA (XNV) is an untraceable and secure cryptocurrency aim to be GPU and ASIC resistant via the new Cryptonight Adaptive POW algorithm. NERVA offers true privacy and fungibility, is untraceable and unlinkable, with users and transfer amounts hidden.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
     
  3. Bytom icon
     3 likes

    Bytom Blockchain Protocol is an interactive protocol of multiple byteassets.

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
     
  4. Duniter icon
     15 likes

    A network of communities based on trusted human certifications. Server(s) are allowing to manage crypto-currencies through an Universal Basic Income system on peer-to-peer network.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    • LokiJS
    • Ubuntu
    • JavaScript
    • Debian
    • Typescript
    • Node.JS
     
  5. Stellite icon
     8 likes

    Stellite is the first cryptocurrency to link IPFS and ZeroNet with blockchain and to make a globally scalable and mobile-friendly ecosystem.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  6. Safecoin icon
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    Safecoin is a digital token. It can be thought of as the oil in the engine of the SAFE Network, a built in way of ensuring that all users of the network are compensated for the value they provide.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
     
  7. CHI Network icon
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    Events are temporary economies and an excellent opportunity to implement cryptocurrencies and blockchain technology. However, current blockchain networks have slow transaction speeds, are unsustainable, charge high fees, and don’t offer off-grid payment

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
     
  8. Pi Network icon
     3 likes

    Pi is NOT free money. It is a long-term project whose success depends on the collective contributions of its members.

    68 Pi Network alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
     
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  9. Beam Wallet icon
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    Beam is the top Mimblewimble L1 privacy blockchain, completely concealing transactions. Download Beam Wallet for the ultimate confidential DeFi experience.

    Cost / License

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Self-Hosted
    • Google Chrome
     
  10. BlackCoin icon
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    Blackcoin is a scrypt based coin launched on February 24th. It boasts 10 second transaction times (very fast), and unlike most other coins, can't be mined anymore. It has entered a full Proof-of-Stake mechanism, making it very energy efficient and allowing for 1% annual...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  11. Solana icon
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    Solana is an ultra-fast and low-cost blockchain platform that uses a unique "cryptographic clock" technology (Proof-of-History) to power decentralized applications and digital assets like NFTs.

    Cost / License

    Platforms

    • Online
     
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