Gridcoin Alternatives

Gridcoin is described as 'Cryptocurrency which rewards volunteer distributed computation performed on the BOINC platform on top of Proof of Stake' and is a cryptocurrency coin in the bitcoin & cryptocurrency category. There are more than 25 alternatives to Gridcoin for a variety of platforms, including Mac, Windows, Linux, Web-based and Android apps. The best Gridcoin alternative is Bitcoin, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Gridcoin are Monero, Ethereum, Litecoin and NameCoin.

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  1. Vertcoin icon
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    "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

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
     
  2. Particl Coin icon
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    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.

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
     
  3. 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
     
  4. 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

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
     
  5. Idena icon
     2 likes

    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

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
     
  6. 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
     
  7. Anoncoin icon
     2 likes

    Created in June 2013, it was the first coin that provided built-in support for the I2P darknet that makes it impossible to determine the IP address of the user. Anoncoin also has built in support of Tor, which can help conceal your location and keep your internet traffic private.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  8. BlackCoin icon
     4 likes

    Blackcoin is a scrypt based coin launched on February 24th. It boasts 10 second transaction times (very fast), and unlike most other coins, can't be mined anymore. It has entered a full Proof-of-Stake mechanism, making it very energy efficient and allowing for 1% annual...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  9. feathercoin icon
     4 likes

    Feathercoin is an Internet currency not controlled by any central bank or institution

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  10. 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

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  11. Bytom icon
     2 likes

    Bytom Blockchain Protocol is an interactive protocol of multiple byteassets.

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
     
  12. Insolar icon
     2 likes

    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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