ReleaseCurrencySymbolFounder(s)Hash algorithmProgramming language of implementationCryptocurrency blockchain (PoS, PoW, or other)Notes2009BitcoinBTC,[4][5] XBT, Satoshi Nakamoto[nt 1]SHA-256d[6][7]C++[8]PoW[7][9]The first and most widely used decentralized ledger currency,[10] with the highest market capitalization.[11]2011LitecoinLTC, Charlie LeeScryptC++[12]PoWOne of the first cryptocurrencies to use Scrypt as a hashing algorithm.2011NamecoinNMCVincent Durham[13][14]SHA-256dC++[15]PoWAlso acts as an alternative, decentralized DNS.2012PeercoinPPCSunny King(pseudonym)[16]SHA-256d[17]C++[18]PoW & PoSThe first cryptocurrency to use POW and POS functions.2013DogecoinDOGE, XDG, Jackson Palmer& Billy Markus[19]Scrypt[20]C++[21]PoWBased on the Doge internet meme.2013[22][23]GridcoinGRCRob Hlford [24]ScryptC++[25]Decentralized PoSLinked to citizen science through the Berkeley Open Infrastructure for Network Computing[26][27]2013PrimecoinXPMSunny King(pseudonym)[16]1CC\/2CC\/TWN[28]TypeScript, C++[29]PoW[28]Uses the finding of prime chains composed of Cunningham chains and bi-twin chains for proof-of-work.2013Ripple[30][31][32]XRP[32]Chris Larsen &Jed McCaleb[33]ECDSA[34]C++[35]\"Consensus\"Designed for peer to peer debt transfer. Not based on bitcoin.2013NxtNXTBCNext(pseudonym)SHA-256d[36]Java[37]PoSSpecifically designed as a flexible platform to build applications and financial services around its protocol.2014AuroracoinAURBaldur Odinsson(pseudonym)[38]ScryptC++[39]PoWCreated as an alternative currency for Iceland, intended to replace the Icelandic krna.2014DashDASHEvan Duffield &Kyle Hagan[40]X11C++[41]PoW & Proof of Service[nt 2]A bitcoin-based currency featuring instant transactions, decentralized governance and budgeting, and private transactions.2014NEONEODa Hongfei & Erik ZhangSHA-256 & RIPEMD160C#[42]dBFTChina based cryptocurrency, formerly ANT Shares and ANT Coins. The names were changed in 2017 to NEO and GAS.2014MazaCoinMZCBTC Oyate InitiativeSHA-256dC++[43]PoWThe underlying software is derived from that of another cryptocurrency, ZetaCoin.2014MoneroXMRMonero Core TeamCryptoNight[44]C++[45]PoWPrivacy-centric coin using the CryptoNote protocol with improvements for scalability and decentralization.2014NEMXEMUtopianFuture (pseudonym)SHA3-512Java[46]POIThe first hybrid public\/private blockchain solution built from scratch, and first to use the Proof of Importance algorithm using EigenTrust++ reputation system.2014PotCoinPOTPotcoin core dev teamScryptC++[47]PoSDeveloped to service the legalized cannabis industry in the United States.2014TitcoinTITEdward Mansfield & Richard Allen[48]SHA-256dTypeScript, C++[49]PoWThe first cryptocurrency to be nominated for a major adult industry award.[50]2014VergeXVGSunerokScrypt, x17, groestl, blake2s, and lyra2rev2C, C++[51]PoWFeatures anonymous transactions using Tor.2014StellarXLMJed McCalebStellar Consensus Protocol (SCP) [52]C, C++[53]Stellar Consensus Protocol (SCP) [52]Open-source, decentralized global financial network.2014VertcoinVTCBushidoLyra2RE[54]C++[55]PoWAims to be ASIC resistant.2015Ether or \"Ethereum\"ETHVitalik Buterin[56]Ethash[57]C++, Go[58]PoWSupports Turing-complete smart contracts.2015Ethereum ClassicETCEthash[57]PoWAn alternative version of Ethereum[59] whose blockchain does not include the DAO Hard-fork.[60][61] Supports Turing-complete smart contracts.2015TetherUSDTJan Ludovicus van der Velde[62]Omnicore [63]PoWTether claims to be backed by USD at a 1 to 1 ratio. The company has been unable to produce promised audits.[64]2016ZcashZECZooko WilcoxEquihashC++[65]PoWThe first open, permissionless financial system employing zero-knowledge security.2017Bitcoin CashBCH[66]SHA-256dPoWHard fork from Bitcoin, Increased Block size from 1mb to 8mb2017EOS.IOEOSDan LarimerWebAssembly, Rust, C, C++[67]delegated PoSFeeless Smart contract platform for decentralized applications and decentralized autonomous corporations with a block time of 500 ms.[67]<\/p>\n
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