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altcoin

[ awlt-koin ]

noun

  1. any cryptocurrency that is not bitcoin:

    These five altcoins will be worth watching for the next few months, as they've been steadily rising in value.



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Usage Note

What's the difference between altcoin, bitcoin, and cryptocurrency? See digital currency ( def ).
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Word History and Origins

Origin of altcoin1

First recorded in 2010–15; alt- 2( def ) or alt(ernative) ( def ) + coin ( def )

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