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40 Plus Popular Digital Currencies

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Below are a list of Popular Currencies and some general information about them.
This thread was compiled of information found online.
This thread is only accurate to January 7th 2017.

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Bitcoin
BTC

Quote:Bitcoin uses peer-to-peer technology to operate with no central authority or banks; managing transactions and the issuing of bitcoins is carried out collectively by the network. Bitcoin is open-source; its design is public, nobody owns or controls Bitcoin and everyone can take part. Through many of its unique properties, Bitcoin allows exciting uses that could not be covered by any previous payment system.

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Litecoin
LTC

Quote:Litecoin is a peer-to-peer Internet currency that enables instant, near-zero cost payments to anyone in the world. Litecoin is an open source, global payment network that is fully decentralized without any central authorities. Mathematics secures the network and empowers individuals to control their own finances. Litecoin features faster transaction confirmation times and improved storage efficiency than the leading math-based currency. With substantial industry support, trade volume and liquidity, Litecoin is a proven medium of commerce complementary to Bitcoin.

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Asiadigicoin
ADCN

Quote:ADCN is an experimental new digital currency that enables instant payments to anyone, anywhere in the world. ADCN uses a proof-of-work method in order for the ADCN blockchain network to achieve distributed consensus. ADCN Core is the name of open source software which enables the use of this currency and everyone can contribute.

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BitBean
BITB

Quote:Bitbeans (Ticker: BITB) is a new crypto currency designed for scale-ability, speed and lightening fast transactions! It features an innovative Proof of Stake algorithm that more closely resembles traditional Proof of Work crypto currencies. BitBean is the first crypto to impliment 20MB blocks, based off Gavin Andersen's proposals to fix Bitcoin's scale-ability limitations.

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BlackCoin
BLK

Quote:Think of it like a peoples bank. Your accounts cant be frozen, it is completely and always free, it is anonymous, much more secure than traditional banking and payments can be sent to anyone in the world within seconds. Anyone can create an account just by downloading the software. This bank has no owners and cannot be shut down. Because it is peer to peer, it is completely transparent. There is a limited supply of coins making it valuable and a great store of wealth like gold. New coins can only be generated by the networks 1% interest rate. Everyones account generates 1% interest per year to help keep the system secure.

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Breakout
BRK

Quote:Breakout Chain is a global payment system with minute transaction fees. It allows users to send money anywhere in the world instantly and directly to a recipient, without any middlemen. Carried on a single distributed ledger, known as a blockchain, exist several currencies with different uses.

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CloakCoin
CLOAK

Quote:CloakCoin is a cool new crypto currency that will feature a uniquely implemented anonymization feature that uses exchanges on the back end and a decoupled transaction flow architecture. This wallet supports the staking=0 option in the CloakCoin.conf file to disable the stake miner thread for pool and exchange operators.

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Creditbit
CRBIT

Quote:Conventional banking is not available to 5 billion person, and it is a hassle for the other 2 billions, they make you jump through hoops simply to open a bank account. Setting up merchant accounts for payment is another Kafkaesque task, beset by bureaucracy. However, you can set up a creditbit address in seconds, no questions asked, and with no fees payable.

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CureCoin
CURE

Quote:Most currencies are either in the CPU/GPU stage, or in the ASIC stage. CureCoin can be earned with both. Folders use high-end GPUs and CPUs to fold proteins, earning a proportional amount of coins set-aside for their contributions. Miners mine with SHA256 ASICs as usual, securing the blockchain for the CureCoin network. Whether you are heavily-invested in ASIC equipment or still have GPUs and CPUs, you can participate. Due to the nature of folding (diverse, constantly changing, not easily predictable), GPUs and CPUs will both always be relevant, so an investment in consumer hardware isn't wasted.

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Dash
DASH

Quote:Dash (DASH) is an open sourced, privacy-centric digital currency with instant transactions.
It allows you to keep your finances private as you make transactions without waits, similar to cash.

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DigitalCoin
DGC

Quote:Digitalcoin is a decentralized peer-to-peer cryptographic medium of exchange that is not controlled by any central authority. Digitalcoin is designed for security, stability, and ease of use. This regard for stability is inherent in the design of the economy and in the spirit of the community.

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DarkNet
DNET

Quote:Darknet is the first POS coin to successfully run on the latest & newer version of the bitcoin core (0.10.x), with a plan to move to the most up to date version soon. What does this really mean? It means darkent is singlehandedly the most advanced, secure, and up-to-date POS cryptocurrency available. It also means the developers behind the coin work hard to ensure your coins security and safety.

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Dogecoin
DOGE

Quote:Dogecoin is a decentralized, peer-to-peer digital currency that enables you to easily send money online. Think of it as "the internet currency."

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Ether Classic
ETC

Quote:Ethereum Classic is a decentralized platform that runs smart contracts: applications that run exactly as programmed without any possibility of downtime, censorship, fraud or third party interference.

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Ether
ETH

Quote:Ethereum is a decentralized platform that runs smart contracts: applications that run exactly as programmed without any possibility of downtime, censorship, fraud or third party interference.

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Expanse
EXP

Quote:Expanse is a blockchain powered cloud computer, which essentially means its a computer whos data and computational instructions are stored on a distributed ledger. EXP is the fuel used to pay the cost of computations on the network.

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Feathercoin
FTC

Quote:feathercoin bypasses the old banking system by using peer-to-peer technology. Payments are borderless and can be processed by anyone with affordable computer hardware using free software. This work is rewarded with new feathercoins which are issued by the network.

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GameCredits
GAME

Quote:GameCredits Inc. is an international, multi-cultural company bringing together experts from both the blockchain and gaming. We are passionate, dedicated and love both gaming and cryptocurrency. We strive to create the most cutting edge payment solutions and make them available to the mass gaming market. Our goal is to improve gamer experiences and to make the entire gaming industry a better industry.

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GCRCoin
GCR

Quote:GCRCoin is a new distributed cryptocurrency offering anyone the possibility to take advantage of the benefits of using cryptocurrencies in an easy way and with an added value.

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LeoCoin
LEO

Quote:LEOcoin is an established digital currency that allows individuals to make fast and secure transactions through a decentralised peer-to-peer network. It's digital cash and works without the need for bank or transfer fees. Supported by a large community of established and aspiring entrepreneurs, LEOcoin has great potential for rapid growth and expansion. Based on a total Proof of Stake system, it is Accessible to everyone, it's easy to use and available today.

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Maxcoin
MAX

Quote:Max Keiser is an economic guru who hosts the Keiser Report which exposes financial scandals. Hes against bully bankers and crony capitalists and wants the little guy to get ahead. Hes also a bitcoin early adopter and a cryptocurrency entrepreneur. Common working people abusedby rigged financial systems watch his show and trust his advice.

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MonetaryUnit
MUE

Quote:?The best way to predict the future is to create it. and..... We are working on it! with great thanks to our MUE Community for sharing our vision and utmost gratitude for the boundless & vivid spectrum of contribution that kept us going and continues to thrust us ahead.... Without you all, this project wont be where it is and wont become what it will.

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MyridCoin
MYR

Quote:Myriad is multi-algo - the first coin to implement 5 simultaneous hash functions. Unlike Bitcoin, which can only be profitably mined using SHA256d ASICs, Myriad is open to SHA256d ASICS, Scrypt ASICS, GPUs & CPUs.

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NAV Coin
NAV

Quote:NAV Coin is a digital currency which is based on Satoshi Nakamoto's open source Bitcoin Core. The system is peer-to-peer; users can transact directly without needing a centralized authority like a bank or credit card issuer to verify transactions.

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NuBits
NBT

Quote:We have been careful during development to alter the fundamentals of the Bitcoin code base as little as possible so that we inherit the robustness and reliability of the Bitcoin network. Nonetheless, Nu is a new network without precedent and so should be considered beta, like crypto-technology as a whole. We advise on our disclaimer page that no one should entrust the network with funds they cannot afford to lose until the network is proven. We expect the security and strength of the network to grow over time.

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NameCoin
NMC

Quote:Namecoin is an experimental open-source technology which improves decentralization, security, censorship resistance, privacy, and speed of certain components of the Internet infrastructure such as DNS and identities.

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NovaCoin
NVC

Quote:NovaCoin uses slightly different emission model. NovaCoin uses scrypt hashing function for Proof-Of-Work. NovaCoin implements BIP34, some other changes will be applied in the nearest future. NovaCoin uses separated target limits for Proof-Of-Stake and Proof-Of-Work. New blocks signing protocol allowed us to implement the full p2pool support.

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NXT
NXT

Quote:Nxt is an advanced blockchain platform which builds on and improves the basic functionality of pioneering cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin. Cryptocurrency and financial systems are the first widely used applications of blockchain technology, but the blockchain and its associated technology can be used for so much more.

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PotCoin
POT

Quote:The PotCoin networkis powered byBlockchain Technology. The software is open source and free to use. Download or install a potCoin wallet and see how easy it is yourself

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PeerCoin
PPC

Quote:Peercoin seeks to be the most secure cryptocoin at the lowest cost, rewarding all users for strengthening the network by giving them a 1% annual PPC return when minting.

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Pesobit
PSB

Quote:PESOBIT is a low inflation, simple cryptocurrency created for the regular people to be able to make good use of the Blockchain technology by making it easily convertible to local currency and accepted by lots of merchants.

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RubyCoin
RBY

Quote:Rubycoin is digital money used for secure and instant transfer of value anywhere in the world, with no borders or limits. There is no government, company, or bank in charge. Utilizing blockchain technology, Rubycoin are issued and managed without any central authority.

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Steem Dollars
SBD

Quote:Collectively, user-generated content has created billions of dollars worth of value for the shareholders of social media companies, such as Reddit, Facebook, and Twitter. Steem supports social media and online communities by returning much of its value to the people who provide contributions by rewarding them with virtual currency.

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SysCoin
SYS

Quote:Syscoin is a revolutionary cryptocurrency that not only allows low-cost financial transactions like Bitcoin, but provides businesses the infrastructure to trade goods, assets, digital certificates and data securely.

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StartCoin
START

Quote:StartCOIN is a digital currency that rewards you for supporting change. The more you share and support projects or the more StartCOIN you hold, the more StartCOINs you will receive. By joining the startjoin community, you become part of this crowd funding revolution.

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Steem
STEEM

Quote:Collectively, user-generated content has created billions of dollars worth of value for the shareholders of social media companies, such as Reddit, Facebook, and Twitter. Steem supports social media and online communities by returning much of its value to the people who provide contributions by rewarding them with virtual currency.

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SolarCoin
SLR

Quote:SolarCoin is the worlds largest community solar electricity reward program worth over $3 billion USD*.
1 SolarCoin represents 1 MWh of solarelectricity generation. As averified solar electricity producer you may getSolarCoins for free. 99% of SolarCoins will be givento producers of 97,500 TWh over 40 yrs.

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TransferCoin
TX

Quote:As crypto-currencies make their way into the mainstream society, privacy is an increasing concern.
We aim to provide an end-to-end privacy solution with our multiple integrations of stealth techniques.

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VertCoin
VTC

Quote:ASICs, highly specialized computers, have put the power to mine cryptocurrencies in fewer peoples hands. This centralization of power weakens the security of the coin and may impact the long term value. Vertcoin is wholly dedicated to decentralization through meaningful innovation.

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Bitcoin Plus
XBC

Quote:Bitcoin Plus - XBC is a Hybrid Proof of Stake (POS) and Proof of Work (POW) coin. Currently there are around 90000 coins in circulation. The code behind the coin is fully opensource. Inflation is fixed at 20% per year. Maximum Total Coins is 1 Million.

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Monero
XMR

Quote:Monero uses a cryptographically sound system that allows you to send and receive funds without your transactions being publicly visible on the blockchain (the distributed ledger of transactions). This ensures that your purchases, receipts, and other transfers remain private by default.

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PrimeCoin
XPM

Quote:Primecoin is an 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.

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Zcoin
XZC

Quote:Zcoin has implemented the Zerocoin Protocol, one of the most groundbreaking academic developments in Bitcoin research. The Zerocoin Protocol uses Zero-Knowledge proofs to guarantee complete financial privacy and anonymity.

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Zcash
ZEC

Quote:The first Zcash client has been released, and is currently available as a command-line tool for Linux. Visit our download page to try it out. Please note that Zcash is based on peer-reviewed cryptographic research, but it is still an experimental technology. Join our community developer chat to follow ongoing development, or visit the technology page to learn more about the Zcash protocol.

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