BCH (Bitcoin CASH)
- Issue Time
- 2009-01-03
- Total Supply
- 19,288,750
- Circulation
- 19,288,750
- White paper
- https://bitcoincash.org
- Website
- https://www.bitcoincash.org
- Block Explorer
- https://explorer.btc.com/bch
As the first software to implement Bitcoin Cash, on-chain scaling is Bitcoin ABC’s raison d’être. Bitcoin ABC is committed to increasing the block size limit for Bitcoin Cash. But on-chain scaling involves more than simply changing one number in the software. There are various technical improvements and optimizations that must be carried out so that the system can handle larger blocks safely and efficiently. Bitcoin ABC stands for “Adjustable Blocksize Cap”, and as the name implies, it is easy for any node operator to adjust their block size limit. We are in favor of raising and eventually removing the block size limit. The miners who use our software, however, want an implementation that will work well for the blocks they produce and accept. This means that the best way we can help raise the block size limit that miners choose is by removing software bottlenecks.
BTC (Bitcoin)
- Issue Time
- 2008-10-31
- Total Supply
- 19,267,362
- Circulation
- 18,247,575
- White paper
- https://bitcoin.org/bitcoin.pdf
- Website
- https://bitcoin.org
- Block Explorer
- https://www.blockchain.com/explorer
Bitcoin is a cryptocurrency and a digital payment system invented by an unknown programmer, or a group of programmers, under the name Satoshi Nakamoto.It was released as open-source software in 2009.The system is peer-to-peer, and transactions take place between users directly, without an intermediary. These transactions are verified by network nodes and recorded in a public distributed ledger called a blockchain. Since the system works without a central repository or single administrator, bitcoin is called the first decentralized digital currency.Besides being created as a reward for mining, bitcoin can be exchanged for other currencies, products, and services in legal or black markets.As of February 2015, over 100,000 merchants and vendors accepted bitcoin as payment. According to research produced by Cambridge University in 2017, there are 2.9 to 5.8 million unique users using a cryptocurrency wallet, most of them using bitcoin.
CCT (Coughing Cat)
- Issue Time
- 2021-09-23
- Total Supply
- 100,000,047,885
- Circulation
- 100,000,047,885
- White paper
- https://catmine.io/files/CCTWhitePaper.pdf
- Website
- https://coughingcat.com
- Block Explorer
- http://catexplorer.info/
Coughing Cat Coin uses Bitcoin's proof-of-work protocol as a most stable and proven system. There were several improvements implemented such as a block time of 1 minute and 24h period of difficulty adjustment which cancel some Bitcoin’s limitations. Also CCT uses SCRYPT algorithm for mining.
Total amount of a CCT is set to 1 000 000 000 000 coins with halfing-period 100 000 blocks and block # 3 500 000 will be the last.
CCT was founded as alternative for a number of similar dog-based coins and tokens. The main goal of a project is discovering opportunities for people to support and reward content makers of memes and other quality content.
DOGE (Dogecoin)
- Issue Time
- 2013-12-12
- Total Supply
- 132,670,764,300
- Circulation
- 132,670,764,300
- White paper
- http://dogecoin.com/
- Website
- http://dogecoin.com/
- Block Explorer
- http://dogechain.info/chain/Dogecoin
Dogecoin is a cryptocurrency focused on actual utility as a currency. We provide fast block times and very low fees which make Dogecoin suitable for usage in micro-transactions but also as payment option for online shops. Dogecoin has been adopted as such by online retailers and can be used easily as means of consumer to consumer money transfer too.
ETH (Ethereum)
- Issue Time
- 2014-07-24
- Total Supply
- 122,373,866
- Circulation
- 122,373,866
- White paper
- https://github.com/ethereum/wiki/wiki/White-Paper
- Website
- https://www.ethereum.org/
- Block Explorer
- https://www.yitaifang.com/
Ethereum (ETH) is an open-source, public, blockchain-based distributed computing platform featuring smart contract (scripting) functionality, which facilitates online contractual agreements. Ethereum also provides a cryptocurrency token called "ether", which can be transferred between accounts and used to compensate participant nodes for computations performed. "Gas", an internal transaction pricing mechanism, is used to mitigate spamand allocate resources on the network.The value token of the Ethereum blockchain is called ether. It is listed under the diminutive ETH and traded on cryptocurrency exchanges. It is also used to pay for transaction fees and computational services on the Ethereum network.
LTC (Litecoin)
- Issue Time
- 2011-10-07
- Total Supply
- 84,000,000
- Circulation
- 72,094,679
- White paper
- https://litecoin.org/
- Website
- https://litecoin.org/
- Block Explorer
- https://blockchair.com/litecoin
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.
USDT (Tether)
- Issue Time
- 2014-10-06
- Total Supply
- 66.48B
- Circulation
- 66.49B
- White paper
- https://tether.to/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/TetherWhitePaper.pdf
- Website
- https://tether.to/
- Block Explorer
- https://etherscan.io
USDT is a crypto-currency asset issued on the Bitcoin blockchain via the Omni Layer Protocol. Each USDT unit is backed by a U.S Dollar held in the reserves of the Tether Limited and can be redeemed through the Tether Platform. USDT can be transferred, stored, spent, just like Bitcoins or any other crypto-currency.USDT and other Tether currencies were created to facilitate the transfer of national currencies, to provide users with a stable alternative to Bitcoin and to provide an alternative for exchange and wallet audits which are currently unreliable. USDT provides an alternative to Proof of Solvency methods by introducing a Proof of Reserves Process. In the Tether Proof of Reserves system, the amount of USDT in circulations can be easily checked on the Bitcoin blockchain via the tools provided at Omnichest.info, while the corresponding total amount of USD held reserves is proved by publishing the bank balance and undergoing periodic audits by professionals.
XRP (Ripple)
- Issue Time
- 2011-04-18
- Total Supply
- 19.65B
- Circulation
- 50.71B
- White paper
- https://ripple.com/files/ripple_consensus_whitepaper.pdf
- Website
- https://ripple.com/
- Block Explorer
- https://xrpscan.com/
Ripple (XRP) is an independent digital asset that is native to the Ripple Consensus Ledger. With proven governance and the fastest transaction confirmation of its kind, XRP is said to be the most efficient settlement option for financial institutions and liquidity providers seeking global reach, accessibility and fast settlement finality for interbank flows.
