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. CureCoin icon
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    CureCoin is a CryptoCurrency based on coupling SHA-256 Mining and Folding@Home Protein Folding.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Folding@home
     
  2. Coss icon
     1 like

    COSS stands for Crypto-One-Stop-Solution and represents a platform with all features of a digital economical system based on cryptocurrency.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
     
  3. WebDollar icon
     3 likes

    WebDollar is easy to use Cryptocurrency, Wallet in the Browser with modern hybrid Mining Proof of Work and Proof of Stake. Own blockchain. No installs, no downloads.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
     
  4. Stellite icon
     6 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
     
  5. PENG Coin icon
     2 likes

    PENG Coin wants to bring charitable giving into the 21st century using crypto-technology. We believe faster, zero-fee charitable donations can become the new standard for supporting global causes.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
     
  6. uPlexa icon
     14 likes

    Incentivizing the mass compute power of IoT devices to form a means of anonymous blockchain payments.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • Self-Hosted
     
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    uPlexa vs Bitcoin Comments
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    Anonymous, fast, super lightweight blockchain, way more decentralised due to IOT mining.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    • uPlexa is Free and Open SourceBitcoin is also Free and Open Source
    • uPlexa is LightweightBitcoin is not according to our users
  7. 42coin icon
     3 likes

    Only 42 Coins will ever be mined. How many will you hold? Start mining 42 right away... before you can't mine any more.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
     
  8. HonorPay icon
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    HonorPay is an open awards and appreciation network. An Honor is a free virtual token of appreciation that you can award to anyone, for any reason. It is an expression of gratitude and appreciation whose purpose is solely to inspire, spread positivity, build trust and...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
     
  9. Hexxcoin icon
     Like

    Privacy focused digital currency with stable client and ongoing development.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
     
  10. NovaCoin icon
     1 like

    Novacoin is the coin of the feature. It's unique way of utilizing both Proof-of-Work and Proof-of-Stake for block generation with separated target limits make it stand out.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
     
  11. FileCoin icon
     4 likes

    Filecoin is a data storage network and electronic currency based on Bitcoin.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
     
  12. Layer Protocol is a decentralised, reputation and incentive system. User’s siloed information from various companies such as Uber, AirBnB, Hotels.com can be pulled together for the mutual benefit of users as well as companies who have yet to gather enough behaviour data on the...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
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