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, DASH and Cardano.

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  1. Beam Wallet icon
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    Beam is the top Mimblewimble L1 privacy blockchain, completely concealing transactions. Download Beam Wallet for the ultimate confidential DeFi experience.

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Self-Hosted
    • Google Chrome
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  2. Diem icon
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    Moving money around the world should be as easy and cheap as sending a message. No matter where you live, what you do, or how much you earn.

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted
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  3. 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
    • Windows
    • Linux
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  4. BTT icon
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    BTT represents a TRC-10 utility token based on the TRON blockchain that could allow content creators to connect with their audience, earn and spend digital currency without a middleman.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Online
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  5. TradeOgre icon
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    TradeOgre is a website where you can trade many different types of crypto-currencies!

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
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  6. ZCore icon
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    ZCore was born out of a desire to create a cryptocurrency that is truly accessible to everyone and revolutionize the cryptocurrency market. We believe that a truly useful currency is one that is easily used by anyone.

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    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Telegram
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  7. Idena icon
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    Idena is a novel way to formalise people on the blockchain without personally identifiable information. Idena proves the humanness and uniqueness of its participants by running an AI-resistant test at the same time for everyone around the globe.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
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  8. Bitcoin Safe icon
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    Bitcoin Safe is a FOSS desktop wallet that makes self-custody accessible to everyone. It supports hardware wallets, multisig, testnet playgroun, encrypted nostr chat groups, categories and labels sync, and air-gapped signing — no KYC, no accounts, no telemetry, no middlemen.

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
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  9. Solana icon
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    Solana is an ultra-fast and low-cost blockchain platform that uses a unique "cryptographic clock" technology (Proof-of-History) to power decentralized applications and digital assets like NFTs.

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    • Online
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  10. FairCoin icon
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    Promotes Equality and a Fair Economy. FairCoin is endorsed by FairCoop, the Earth cooperative for a fair economy.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Online
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  11. 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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    Platforms

    • Online
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  12. 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

    Platforms

    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
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