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Altcoin

“Altcoin” means any cryptocurrency other than Bitcoin — short for “alternative coin.” The term spans thousands of projects, from major smart-contract platforms like Ethereum to meme coins. Altcoins often aim to improve on Bitcoin or serve a specific use case, but they vary enormously in quality and risk. Browse the full list of coins.

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