Other Cryptocurrencies
Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery. Since the success of bitcoin, other cryptocurrencies have emerged. In 2014, these were the big contenders in the cryptocurrency world – PeerCoin aka PPCoin, Litecoin, Freicoin, and Dogecoin. At the end of 2017, these are the top five contenders, according to one source. 1. Litecoin (LTC). Launched 2011. 2. Ethereum (ETH). Launched 2015. 3. Zcash (ZEC). Launched 2016. 4. Dash (used to be Darkcoin). Launched 2014. 5. Ripple (XRP). Launched…