TechnologyJuly 18, 2026

altcoin

/ˈɔːlt.kɔɪn/

Definition

Any cryptocurrency other than Bitcoin.

Etymology

The word is a portmanteau of 'alternative' and 'coin.' It emerged in the early 2010s as developers began creating new cryptocurrencies to serve as alternatives to the original Bitcoin protocol.

In the news

The article uses the term to categorize digital assets that are being analyzed for potential growth in a trading report. It highlights these assets as distinct market opportunities outside of the primary Bitcoin ecosystem.

ESPN Tests AI That Can Detect When Someone Is Bluffing

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