Bitcoin: Bitcoin is the original and most well-known cryptocurrency. It was created in 2009 by an anonymous individual or group known as Satoshi Nakamoto. Bitcoin uses a decentralized ledger called the blockchain to verify and record transactions. It is based on a proof-of-work system, which means that miners must solve complex mathematical problems in order to validate transactions.
Ethereum: 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. These smart contracts are powered by ether, the cryptocurrency used by the Ethereum network.
Ripple: Ripple is a real-time gross settlement system, currency exchange and remittance network created by Ripple Labs Inc., a US-based technology company. Ripple is built upon a distributed open source protocol, and supports tokens representing fiat currency, cryptocurrency, commodities, or other units of value such as frequent flier miles or mobile minutes.
Litecoin: Litecoin is a peer-to-peer cryptocurrency created in 2011 by Charlie Lee, a former Google employee. It is based on the same technology as Bitcoin, but with a faster transaction speed and lower transaction fees.
Monero: Monero is a privacy-focused cryptocurrency that was launched in 2014. It uses advanced cryptographic techniques to ensure that transactions are completely untraceable and private.
Cardano: Cardano is a decentralized public blockchain and cryptocurrency project that is focused on providing a secure and scalable platform for the development and execution of smart contracts and decentralized applications. It was created by Charles Hoskinson, co-founder of Ethereum.
EOS: EOS is a decentralized operating system that enables the development, hosting, and execution of decentralized applications on its platform. It was developed by Block.one, a company founded by Brendan Blumer and Dan Larimer, the co-founder of Steem and Bitshares.
NEO: NEO is a smart contract platform that allows for the creation and deployment of decentralized applications. It was developed by Da Hongfei and Erik Zhang in 2014 and is often referred to as the “Chinese Ethereum.”
TRON: TRON is a decentralized entertainment and content-sharing platform that uses blockchain technology to enable content creators to share their work directly with users. It was founded by Justin Sun in 2017 and has a strong focus on the gaming and entertainment industries.
IOTA: IOTA is a cryptocurrency designed for the Internet of Things (IoT). It uses a unique technology called the Tangle, which allows it to perform fast and fee-free transactions. It was created in 2015 by David Sønstebø, Dominik Schiener, and Dr. Serguei Popov.
