Glossary

  • Altcoin

    Altcoin: Every Cryptocurrency That Isn’t Bitcoin “Altcoin” literally means “alternative to Bitcoin.” Some are innovative improvements, others are marketing experiments, and many are outright scams. An altcoin is any cryptocurrency other than Bitcoin. The term covers everything from Ethereum’s smart contract platform to obscure meme coins with dog themes. How Altcoins Work Each altcoin attempts…