Gridcoin Alternatives

Gridcoin is described as 'Cryptocurrency which rewards volunteer distributed computation performed on the BOINC platform on top of Proof of Stake' and is a cryptocurrency coin in the bitcoin & cryptocurrency category. There are more than 25 alternatives to Gridcoin for a variety of platforms, including Mac, Windows, Linux, Web-based and Android apps. The best Gridcoin alternative is Bitcoin, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Gridcoin are Monero, Ethereum, Litecoin and NameCoin.

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  1. NXT icon
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    Nxt is a fast and energy-efficient cryptocurrency based on the Proof-of-Stake concept, suitable for online payments and decentralized assets. Nextcoin and Nxtcoin are features of Nxt.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • BSD
     
  2. Stellar icon
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    Stellar is a decentralized protocol for sending and receiving money in any pair of currencies. This means users can, for example, send a transaction from their Yen balance and have it arrive in Euros, Yen, or even bitcoin.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Online
     
  3. Particl Coin icon
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    PART is your privacy-preserving cryptocurrency where you decide whether to leave a trace or not. As a result, you can make independent, secure, borderless, and private payments without requiring any third party like a bank or a payment processor.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
     
  4. Anoncoin icon
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    Created in June 2013, it was the first coin that provided built-in support for the I2P darknet that makes it impossible to determine the IP address of the user. Anoncoin also has built in support of Tor, which can help conceal your location and keep your internet traffic private.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  5. 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
     
  6. Rapids icon
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    The Rapids ( $RPD ) cryptocurrency is a contemporary solution for social payments. The Rapids project features rapid payments across social media through a secure network driven by cryptography and community.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
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    Kin is a cryptocurrency and a way to engage, grow, and monetize your digital community. With only so much of it, Kin becomes more valuable as more people spend it. So you get paid when your apps' users spend Kin, letting you make money while also improving user experience.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
     
  8. Bytom icon
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    Bytom Blockchain Protocol is an interactive protocol of multiple byteassets.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
     
  9. Insolar icon
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    Insolar is building a 4th generation blockchain platform for business aimed to enable seamless interactions between companies and unlock new growth opportunities.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
     
    • Insolar is the most popular SaaS alternative to Gridcoin.

    • Insolar is Free and ProprietaryGridcoin is Free and Open Source
  10. 42coin icon
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    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

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
     
  11. Verge icon
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    Verge Currency is a cryptocurrency designed for everyday use. It improves upon the original Bitcoin blockchain and aims to fulfill its initial purpose of providing individuals and businesses with a fast, efficient and decentralized way of making direct transactions while...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
     
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