Primecoin Alternatives

Primecoin is described as 'Innovative cryptocurrency, a form of digital currency secured by cryptography and issued through a decentralized mining market. Derived from Satoshi Nakamoto’s Bitcoin, Primecoin introduces an unique form of proof-of-work based on prime numbers' and is a cryptocurrency coin in the bitcoin & cryptocurrency category. There are more than 50 alternatives to Primecoin, not only websites but also apps for a variety of platforms, including Linux, Mac, Windows and Android apps. The best Primecoin alternative is Bitcoin, which is both free and Open Source. Other great sites and apps similar to Primecoin are Monero, Ethereum, Litecoin and DASH.

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  1. BlackCoin icon
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    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

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  2. 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
     
  3. uPlexa icon
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    Incentivizing the mass compute power of IoT devices to form a means of anonymous blockchain payments.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • Self-Hosted
     
  4. Bytom icon
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    Bytom Blockchain Protocol is an interactive protocol of multiple byteassets.

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    • Mac
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    • Online
     
  5. 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)
     
  6. 42coin icon
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    Only 42 Coins will ever be mined. How many will you hold? Start mining 42 right away... before you can't mine any more.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
     
  7. 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

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    Platforms

    • Online
     
  8. Coss icon
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    COSS stands for Crypto-One-Stop-Solution and represents a platform with all features of a digital economical system based on cryptocurrency.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Online
     
  9. Bitcoin Unlimited is a fork of the Bitcoin Core client, giving the miners and users the opportunity to determine the block size limit themselves.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  10. Verge icon
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    Verge Currency is a cryptocurrency designed for everyday use. It improves upon the original Bitcoin blockchain and aims to fulfill its initial purpose of providing individuals and businesses with a fast, efficient and decentralized way of making direct transactions while...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    Platforms

    • Online
     
  11. Layer Protocol is a decentralised, reputation and incentive system. User’s siloed information from various companies such as Uber, AirBnB, Hotels.com can be pulled together for the mutual benefit of users as well as companies who have yet to gather enough behaviour data on the...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
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