Explore Cryptocurrencies
Bitcoin started it all, but thousands of other cryptocurrencies — called altcoins — have launched since. Browse our directory to learn what each project does, how it works, and how to get started.
0x
0x is an open protocol on Ethereum that provides infrastructure for the peer-to-peer exchange of ERC-20 tokens, powering decentralized exchange aggregation through its API and ZRX governance token.
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Aave
Aave is the largest decentralized lending and borrowing protocol in DeFi. Users can earn interest by supplying assets or borrow against their crypto holdings across multiple blockchains.
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aelf
aelf is a multi-chain blockchain platform that uses cloud computing concepts and a multi-sidechain architecture to provide high-performance, scalable infrastructure for decentralized applications and enterprise solutions.
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Algorand
Algorand is a pure proof-of-stake layer-1 blockchain founded by Turing Award-winning cryptographer Silvio Micali. It offers instant finality, low fees, and is widely used for institutional and government applications including CBDCs.
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Aptos
Aptos is a layer-1 blockchain built by former Meta (Diem) engineers using the Move programming language. It features parallel transaction execution for high throughput and a focus on safety and upgradability.
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Arbitrum
Arbitrum is the largest Ethereum layer-2 rollup by TVL, using optimistic rollup technology to provide fast, low-cost transactions while inheriting Ethereum's security. It hosts the largest L2 DeFi ecosystem.
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Ardor
Ardor is a blockchain-as-a-service platform developed by Jelurida that uses a parent-child chain architecture, where the Ardor parent chain provides security through Proof of Stake while child chains handle specific business applications.
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ARK
ARK is a blockchain ecosystem that uses Delegated Proof of Stake consensus and provides tools for creating custom blockchains connected through bridging technology, with a focus on developer accessibility and user-friendly experiences.
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Avalanche
Avalanche is a high-speed, low-cost layer-1 blockchain platform with a unique subnet architecture. It offers near-instant finality and supports custom blockchains for enterprise and institutional use cases.
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Basic Attention Token
Basic Attention Token (BAT) is the native cryptocurrency of the Brave Browser ecosystem, designed to improve digital advertising by rewarding users for their attention while protecting their privacy.
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Bitcoin Cash
Bitcoin Cash (BCH) is a cryptocurrency that forked from Bitcoin in August 2017, increasing the block size to support more transactions per block. It focuses on peer-to-peer electronic cash with low fees and fast confirmations.
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Bitcoin Gold
Bitcoin Gold is a hard fork of Bitcoin that replaced Bitcoin's SHA-256 mining algorithm with Equihash to enable GPU mining and resist ASIC dominance, aiming to make mining more accessible and decentralized.
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Bittensor
Bittensor is a decentralized AI network that creates an open marketplace for machine intelligence. Miners contribute AI models and compute, and are rewarded with TAO tokens based on the value of their contributions.
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BNB
BNB is the native cryptocurrency of the BNB Chain ecosystem and the Binance exchange. It powers one of the largest smart contract platforms by user activity and is a top-5 cryptocurrency by market capitalization.
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Byteball Bytes
Byteball Bytes (now rebranded as Obyte) is a cryptocurrency platform built on a Directed Acyclic Graph (DAG) structure instead of a blockchain, enabling feeless transactions, smart contracts, and conditional payments without miners.
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Cardano
Cardano is a third-generation proof-of-stake blockchain platform built on peer-reviewed research and formal verification methods. Its native token ADA powers a growing ecosystem of DeFi, governance, and real-world applications.
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Celestia
Celestia is the first modular data availability network, providing a dedicated layer for blockchain data availability and consensus. It enables rollups and appchains to scale by decoupling execution from data availability.
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Chainlink
Chainlink is the dominant decentralized oracle network that connects smart contracts to real-world data, APIs, and off-chain computation. It is critical infrastructure powering the DeFi ecosystem.
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Cosmos
Cosmos is an ecosystem of interconnected blockchains that communicate through the Inter-Blockchain Communication (IBC) protocol. The Cosmos Hub and its ATOM token serve as the central coordination point for this network of sovereign chains.
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Counterparty
Counterparty is a protocol built on top of the Bitcoin blockchain that enables the creation and trading of custom tokens and digital assets, experiencing a revival through its connection to the Bitcoin Ordinals and Stamps movements.
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Cronos
Cronos is an EVM-compatible layer-1 blockchain powered by CRO, the native token of the Crypto.com ecosystem. It connects the Cosmos and Ethereum ecosystems with a focus on DeFi and retail crypto adoption.
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Dash
Dash is a cryptocurrency focused on fast, low-cost payments with optional privacy features. Its two-tier network of miners and masternodes enables instant transactions, decentralized governance, and treasury-funded development.
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Decred
Decred is a cryptocurrency with a hybrid Proof of Work and Proof of Stake consensus mechanism, featuring on-chain governance and a self-funding treasury that gives stakeholders direct control over the project's direction.
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DigiByte
DigiByte is a decentralized, community-driven cryptocurrency that uses five mining algorithms for enhanced security, offers 15-second block times, and focuses on speed, security, and decentralization.
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Dogecoin
Dogecoin (DOGE) is a cryptocurrency that started as a meme in 2013 and has grown into one of the most recognized and widely held digital currencies, with a large and active community.
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EOS
EOS is a delegated proof-of-stake blockchain platform designed for high-performance decentralized applications. Managed by the EOS Network Foundation, it offers fee-less transactions and WebAssembly-based smart contracts.
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Ethereum
Ethereum is the largest programmable blockchain, enabling developers to build decentralized applications and smart contracts. Its native currency Ether (ETH) is the second-largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization.
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Ethereum Classic
Ethereum Classic (ETC) is the original Ethereum blockchain that continued after the 2016 DAO fork. It maintains a commitment to immutability and Proof of Work consensus, running EVM-compatible smart contracts.
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Filecoin
Filecoin is a decentralized storage network built on IPFS that allows anyone to rent out spare hard drive space. It provides a blockchain-based marketplace for data storage, serving as a foundational layer for Web3 infrastructure.
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Flare
Flare is an EVM-compatible layer-1 blockchain designed for cross-chain data access and oracle services. It natively integrates decentralized data protocols to connect blockchains like Bitcoin, XRP, and Dogecoin with smart contracts.
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Golem
Golem is a decentralized computing marketplace built on Ethereum that allows users to rent out idle computing power or purchase computational resources from others.
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Hedera
Hedera is an enterprise-grade public distributed ledger using hashgraph consensus technology. Governed by a council of major global organizations, it offers high throughput, low fees, and carbon-negative operations.
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Hyperliquid
Hyperliquid is a high-performance decentralized exchange and layer-1 blockchain built for on-chain perpetual futures trading. It offers centralized-exchange-level speed with full on-chain transparency.
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ICON
ICON is a South Korean blockchain interoperability platform that connects independent blockchains through its Blockchain Transmission Protocol (BTP), using the ICX cryptocurrency for transactions and governance.
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Immutable
Immutable is the leading blockchain platform for gaming and NFTs, providing gas-free minting and trading through its zkEVM layer-2 on Ethereum. It powers some of the most prominent blockchain games.
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Injective
Injective is a layer-1 blockchain built for finance, offering a fully decentralized order book, cross-chain trading, and zero gas fees for trading. It is designed for institutional-grade DeFi applications.
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Internet Computer
Internet Computer (ICP) is a blockchain platform by DFINITY that runs smart contracts at web speed, allowing full web applications and services to be hosted entirely on-chain.
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IOSToken
IOSToken (IOST) is the native cryptocurrency of the IOST blockchain, a high-performance platform designed for decentralized services and applications, using a Proof of Believability consensus mechanism.
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IOTA
IOTA is a distributed ledger designed for the Internet of Things (IoT), using a directed acyclic graph (DAG) called the Tangle instead of a traditional blockchain. It aims to enable feeless microtransactions between connected devices.
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Jupiter
Jupiter is the leading DEX aggregator on Solana, routing trades across multiple liquidity sources for the best prices. It has expanded into perpetual futures, launchpad services, and a growing suite of DeFi tools.
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Kaspa
Kaspa is a proof-of-work cryptocurrency that uses a blockDAG (directed acyclic graph) architecture instead of a traditional blockchain, enabling high block rates and fast confirmation times while maintaining the security properties of proof-of-work.
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Komodo
Komodo is a multi-chain blockchain platform that provides security through Bitcoin's hashrate via delayed Proof of Work, and offers AtomicDEX for cross-chain atomic swap trading.
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KuCoin
KuCoin Token (KCS) is the native utility token of the KuCoin cryptocurrency exchange, providing holders with trading fee discounts, a share of daily exchange revenue, and access to exclusive platform features.
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Kyber Network
Kyber Network is an on-chain liquidity protocol on Ethereum that aggregates liquidity from various sources to provide the best token swap rates for decentralized applications and traders.
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Lido
Lido is the largest liquid staking protocol, allowing users to stake ETH and other assets while receiving liquid staking tokens (stETH) that can be used across DeFi. It dominates Ethereum staking market share.
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Lisk
Lisk is a blockchain application platform that enables developers to build decentralized applications using JavaScript and its own sidechain development framework, making blockchain development accessible to web developers.
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Litecoin
Litecoin (LTC) is one of the earliest Bitcoin alternatives, designed for faster and cheaper transactions. It uses the Scrypt hashing algorithm and has been continuously maintained since its launch in 2011.
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Loopring
Loopring is an Ethereum Layer 2 protocol that uses zkRollup technology to enable fast, low-cost decentralized exchange trading and payments while inheriting Ethereum's security guarantees.
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Maker
Maker (MKR) is the governance token of the MakerDAO protocol, one of the foundational DeFi platforms on Ethereum. The protocol issues DAI, a decentralized stablecoin backed by cryptocurrency collateral and real-world assets.
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Mantle
Mantle is a modular Ethereum layer-2 network using optimistic rollup technology. Backed by a significant treasury from BitDAO, it offers low-cost transactions with Ethereum-level security.
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Monero
Monero is a privacy-focused cryptocurrency that uses ring signatures, stealth addresses, and confidential transactions to make all transfers private by default. It is the leading privacy coin by adoption and market capitalization.
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MWC
MWC (MimbleWimble Coin) is a privacy-focused cryptocurrency that implements the MimbleWimble protocol, providing strong transaction privacy through confidential transactions and transaction aggregation without addresses on the blockchain.
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Namecoin
Namecoin is the first fork of Bitcoin, launched in 2011, providing a decentralized Domain Name System (DNS) through the .bit top-level domain and serving as a censorship-resistant key-value data store.
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Nano
Nano is a feeless, instant cryptocurrency that uses a block-lattice architecture where each account has its own blockchain. It is designed purely as a digital currency for peer-to-peer value transfer with zero transaction fees.
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NEAR Protocol
NEAR Protocol is a sharded, proof-of-stake layer-1 blockchain designed for usability and scalability. It features human-readable account names, low transaction fees, and a developer-friendly environment.
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NEM
NEM (New Economy Movement) is a blockchain platform using a Proof of Importance consensus mechanism, designed for enterprise use with features like multi-signature accounts and a mosaic token system, now transitioning to the Symbol blockchain.
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NEO
NEO is a smart contract platform originally known as Antshares, often called the "Chinese Ethereum." The Neo N3 mainnet supports multiple programming languages and features a dual-token model with NEO and GAS.
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Ondo
Ondo Finance is a leading real-world asset (RWA) tokenization platform that brings institutional-grade financial products like U.S. Treasuries on-chain, bridging traditional finance and DeFi.
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Optimism
Optimism is a leading Ethereum layer-2 network using optimistic rollup technology. Its OP Stack framework powers multiple major chains including Coinbase's Base, forming the Superchain ecosystem.
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Peercoin
Peercoin is a pioneering cryptocurrency that introduced Proof of Stake consensus in 2012, combining it with Proof of Work to create an energy-efficient and sustainable blockchain network with a focus on being a long-term store of value.
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Pepe
Pepe (PEPE) is an Ethereum-based meme cryptocurrency inspired by the Pepe the Frog internet meme. It is one of the largest meme coins by market capitalization with a large and active community.
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PIVX
PIVX (Private Instant Verified Transaction) is a privacy-focused Proof of Stake cryptocurrency that implements the SHIELD protocol for on-chain transaction privacy, combining fast transactions with optional anonymity.
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Polkadot
Polkadot is a heterogeneous multi-chain protocol that enables cross-chain communication and shared security. Founded by Ethereum co-founder Gavin Wood, it connects specialized blockchains into a unified network.
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Polygon
Polygon is a major Ethereum layer-2 scaling ecosystem that provides fast, low-cost transactions. Originally known as Matic Network, Polygon offers multiple scaling solutions including PoS, zkEVM, and CDK for custom chains.
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Power Ledger
Power Ledger is a blockchain-based energy trading platform that enables peer-to-peer electricity trading, renewable energy tracking, and carbon credit management using its POWR token.
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Pundi X
Pundi X is a blockchain-based point-of-sale payment system that enables merchants to accept cryptocurrency payments, and is part of the broader Function X decentralized internet ecosystem.
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Qtum
Qtum is a blockchain platform that combines Bitcoin's UTXO transaction model with the Ethereum Virtual Machine, creating a Proof of Stake blockchain capable of running Ethereum smart contracts on a Bitcoin-derived foundation.
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Render
Render Network is a decentralized GPU rendering and computing platform that connects artists and developers who need GPU power with providers who have idle GPUs, enabling distributed rendering and AI computation.
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Sei
Sei is a layer-1 blockchain purpose-built for trading and DeFi applications. It features a parallelized EVM, built-in order matching engine, and optimizations for high-frequency decentralized exchange activity.
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Shiba Inu
Shiba Inu is an Ethereum-based meme cryptocurrency that has evolved into a multi-token ecosystem with its own layer-2 blockchain, Shibarium, and a growing DeFi and metaverse platform.
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Siacoin
Siacoin is the native cryptocurrency of the Sia decentralized cloud storage platform, which allows users to rent out unused hard drive space or purchase encrypted, distributed storage.
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Solana
Solana is a high-performance layer-1 blockchain designed for speed and scalability. It uses a unique Proof of History consensus mechanism to achieve high throughput and low transaction costs.
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Stacks
Stacks is a Bitcoin layer-2 blockchain that brings smart contracts and decentralized applications to Bitcoin. It uses a unique Proof of Transfer consensus that anchors to Bitcoin's security, enabling DeFi, NFTs, and dApps secured by Bitcoin.
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Status
Status is an open-source, peer-to-peer messaging application and Web3 browser built on Ethereum that integrates a crypto wallet, enabling users to chat, transact, and access decentralized applications.
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Steem
Steem is a blockchain-based social media platform that rewards content creators and curators with cryptocurrency tokens for publishing and engaging with content.
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Stellar
Stellar is an open-source blockchain network designed for fast, low-cost cross-border payments and asset tokenization. Its native currency, Lumens (XLM), facilitates transactions and serves as a bridge between currencies.
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Stratis
Stratis is a blockchain platform built with .NET and C# that enables businesses and developers to build and deploy blockchain applications using familiar Microsoft development tools, now operating as the Strax network.
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Sui
Sui is a next-generation layer-1 blockchain built by Mysten Labs using the Move programming language. It features an object-centric data model and parallel transaction execution for high throughput and low latency.
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Syscoin
Syscoin is a blockchain platform that combines Bitcoin's security through merge-mining with an Ethereum-compatible smart contract layer called NEVM, offering a dual-chain architecture for both decentralized finance and digital asset applications.
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Tether
Tether (USDT) is the largest stablecoin by market capitalization, designed to maintain a 1:1 peg with the US dollar. It is the most widely traded cryptocurrency by volume and a cornerstone of the digital asset ecosystem.
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The Graph
The Graph is a decentralized indexing protocol for querying blockchain data. Often called the "Google of blockchains," it powers data access for most major dApps across Ethereum and other networks.
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Toncoin
Toncoin is the native cryptocurrency of The Open Network (TON), a layer-1 blockchain originally designed by Telegram. It features deep integration with the Telegram messaging app and its 900 million users.
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TRON
TRON is a high-throughput layer-1 blockchain founded by Justin Sun. It is one of the most widely used networks for stablecoin transfers, particularly USDT, and has a large user base in emerging markets.
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Uniswap
Uniswap is the largest decentralized exchange protocol, pioneering the automated market maker model. The UNI governance token gives holders voting rights over the protocol's development and treasury.
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USDC
USDC (USD Coin) is a fully-reserved stablecoin pegged 1:1 to the US dollar. Issued by Circle, it is the second-largest stablecoin by market capitalization and is widely used across DeFi and payments.
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VeChain
VeChain is an enterprise-focused blockchain platform specializing in supply chain management and business processes. It uses a dual-token model (VET and VTHO) and has partnerships with major global corporations.
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Verge
Verge is a privacy-focused cryptocurrency that uses multiple anonymity-centric networks like Tor and I2P to obscure users' IP addresses and transaction data, while maintaining a multi-algorithm Proof of Work blockchain.
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Vertcoin
Vertcoin is an ASIC-resistant cryptocurrency that actively changes its mining algorithm to ensure GPU miners can always participate, maintaining decentralized mining as its core principle.
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Waves
Waves is a blockchain platform designed for custom token issuance and decentralized application development, featuring its own smart contract language called Ride and a built-in decentralized exchange.
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XRP
XRP is a digital asset designed for fast, low-cost cross-border payments. Built on the XRP Ledger, it settles transactions in 3-5 seconds and is used by financial institutions and payment providers worldwide.
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Zcash
Zcash is a privacy-focused cryptocurrency that uses zero-knowledge proofs (zk-SNARKs) to enable fully shielded transactions where sender, receiver, and amount are all encrypted on the blockchain.
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Zilliqa
Zilliqa is a high-throughput blockchain platform that pioneered sharding technology to achieve scalability, and is undergoing a major upgrade to Zilliqa 2.0 with EVM compatibility.
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