Bitcoin Alternatives

Bitcoin is described as 'Peer-to-peer digital currency. Peer-to-peer (P2P) means that there is no central authority to issue new money or keep track of transactions. Instead, these tasks are managed collectively by the nodes of the network' and is a leading cryptocurrency coin in the bitcoin & cryptocurrency category. There are more than 50 alternatives to Bitcoin for a variety of platforms, including Linux, Mac, Windows, Web-based and Android apps. The best Bitcoin alternative is Monero, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Bitcoin are Ethereum, Litecoin, Bitcoin Cash and DASH.

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  1. Firo icon
     7 likes

    Firo is a digital currency with a focus on setting privacy standards.

    One of the most groundbreaking academic developments in Bitcoin research.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
     
  2. Stellar icon
     9 likes

    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

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
     
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  3. Dogecoin icon
     58 likes

    Dogecoin is an open source, decentralized, peer-to-peer cryptocurrency, favored by Shiba Inus worldwide.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
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    Comments about Dogecoin as an Alternative to Bitcoin
    Guest
    Negative
    8

    While Dogecoin is a cryptocurrency like bitcoin, it isn't worth nearly as much and is not accepted on as many commercial sites.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Cypher Jack
    Negative
    0

    Elon Musk have completly taken the DogeCoin joke and that has implied a radical shift in the community of this funny project

    Bobbee Bumble
    Positive
    0

    It' s bitcoin, with doggos

    3 of 4 comments
    Dogecoin icon
    Dogecoin icon
    • Most users think Dogecoin is a great Bitcoin alternative.

    • Dogecoin is Free and Open SourceBitcoin is also Free and Open Source
  4. decRED icon
     3 likes

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

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Linux
     
  5. Digital advertising is broken.

    It is a market filled with middlemen and fraudsters, hurting users, publishers and advertisers. The Basic Attention Token (BAT) was developed to address this. BAT, is an ERC20 token built on top of Ethereum.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • iPhone
    • iPad
     
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    Comments about Basic Attention Token as an Alternative to Bitcoin
    Darlene Sonalder
    Positive
    1

    The idea is honorable but I'm concerned about the privacy of this token so I've stopped using it. I prefer donate Monero to the creator that brings me value !

    Basic Attention Token icon
    Basic Attention Token icon
    • Basic Attention Token is Free and Open SourceBitcoin is also Free and Open Source
  6. Tron (TRX) icon
     6 likes

    TRON (TRX) strives to build the future of a truly decentralised internet and global free content entertainment system that utilizes blockchain technology.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  7. Particl Coin icon
     2 likes

    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

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
     
  8. MO Chain icon
     3 likes

    Mo Chain is a high-performance blockchain platform known for offering the lowest transaction gas fees in the market, while also supporting efficient smart contracts and providing an Ethereum-compatible ecosystem with robust staking and governance features.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
     
  9. EOS.IO icon
     1 like

    EOS.IO is a blockchain protocol powered by the native cryptocurrency EOS. The protocol emulates most of the attributes of a real computer including hardware with the computing resources distributed equally among EOS cryptocurrency holders.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  10. NEM icon
     1 like

    NEM's blockchain platform was designed and coded from the ground up for scale and speed. NEM's permissioned private blockchain delivers industry-leading transaction rates for internal ledgers.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
     
  11. Groestlcoin icon
     12 likes

    GroestlCoin (GRS) is a peer-to-peer Internet cryptocurrency utilizing the Groestl algorithm that enables instant payments to anyone in the world. GroestlCoin makes efficient mining possible for EVERYBODY who wants to mine – whether on an old CPU or a new GPU.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  12. Vertcoin icon
     4 likes

    "BEAT-ASICS" is the aim of Vertcoin. By keeping mining in the hands of the masses, it is truly the only long-term distributed crypto-currency that will ensure fair and decentralised transactions.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
     
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