IOTA Alternatives

IOTA is described as 'Open-source distributed cryptocurrency focused on providing secure communications and payments between machines on the Internet of Things. Using directed acyclic graph (DAG) technology instead of the traditional blockchain, IOTA's transactions are free regardless' and is a cryptocurrency coin in the bitcoin & cryptocurrency category. There are more than 50 alternatives to IOTA, not only websites but also apps for a variety of platforms, including Linux, Mac, Windows and Android apps. The best IOTA alternative is Bitcoin, which is both free and Open Source. Other great sites and apps similar to IOTA are Monero, Ethereum, Litecoin and NameCoin.

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  1. decRED icon
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    Decred is an open and progressive cryptocurrency with a system of community-based governance integrated into its blockchain.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Mac
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  2. 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

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    • Mac
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    • Linux
     
  3. Swarm City icon
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    Swarm City is a decentralized commerce platform. Swarm City enables people to communicate and transact in a completely decentralized way - without anyone in the middle.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Online
     
  4. 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

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    • Mac
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  5. Crypti icon
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    A decentralized application (dapp) platform which allows JavaScript developers to deploy dapps.

    Every dapp runs on its own fully customizable sidechain and the developer has full control over the dapp features.

    32 Crypti alternatives

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    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
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    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    • Ethereum
    • JSON
    • JavaScript
    • Bitcoin
     
  6. uPlexa icon
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    Incentivizing the mass compute power of IoT devices to form a means of anonymous blockchain payments.

    60 uPlexa alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Mac
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    • Online
    • Android
    • Self-Hosted
     
  7. Bytom icon
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    Bytom Blockchain Protocol is an interactive protocol of multiple byteassets.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Mac
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    • Linux
    • Online
     
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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

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    • 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

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

    • Insolar is Free and ProprietaryIOTA 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. Nochex icon
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    Nochex is a payment service that enables UK based online businesses to accept payments via credit and debit cards from around the world. Charges are very low and Nochex is an acceptable method for getting paid on eBay!

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
     
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