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“Not Bitcoin? Then it's an Altcoin.”
If Bitcoin were the first superhero in the crypto universe, then Altcoins would be among the others joining the league. 🦸‍♂️🦸‍♀️
Let’s break it down.

📘 What Is an Altcoin?
Altcoin stands for "alternative coin."
It refers to any cryptocurrency that is NOT Bitcoin.
👉 The term includes thousands of digital assets launched after Bitcoin, each with its own use case, blockchain, or innovation.

🧠 Examples of Altcoins:
Ethereum (ETH): Known for smart contracts and powering the DeFi ecosystem.Solana (SOL): Offers high-speed, low-cost transactions.Cardano (ADA): Focuses on sustainability and peer-reviewed research.Ripple (XRP): Designed for fast and affordable cross-border payments.Chainlink (LINK): Enables decentralized oracles that connect smart contracts to real-world data.

🔍 Why Do Altcoins Exist?
💡 Experiment with new tech (e.g., smart contracts, faster transactions)
🌍 Solve real-world problems (like privacy, supply chain, or identity)
💸 Compete with or complement Bitcoin

⚠️ Things to Know About Altcoins:
Many rise and fall quickly — high risk, high rewardSome become top projects (like Ethereum)Others may be pump-and-dump schemes — always DYOR (Do Your Own Research)

📚 References:
Binance Academy – What Are Altcoins?CoinMarketCap – List of Altcoins

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