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Types of Cryptocurrencies - TSV
Cryptocurrency types include Bitcoin, Ethereum, Ripple (XRP), Litecoin, and others, each being digital assets with different purposes and technical characteristics. Bitcoin is designed as a store of value, Ethereum as a smart contract platform, XRP for accelerating international remittances, and Litecoin as an everyday payment method. These cryptocurrencies share the common feature of being based on blockchain technology and operating on decentralized networks, but differ in technical aspects such as consensus algorithms, processing speed, fees, and supply limits.
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code slug name description blockTime category consensusAlgorithm launchYear primaryUse supplyCap symbol
BTC bitcoin Bitcoin The world's first cryptocurrency, widely recognized as a store of value. ~10 minutes Layer 1 / Payment Proof of Work (PoW) 2009 Store of value, payment method 21,000,000 BTC BTC
ETH ethereum Ethereum A programmable blockchain platform that enables smart contracts. ~12 seconds Layer 1 / Smart Contract Platform Proof of Stake (PoS) 2015 Smart contracts, DeFi, NFTs, dApps No hard cap (deflationary mechanics) ETH
XRP ripple Ripple (XRP) A cryptocurrency providing high-speed international remittance solutions for financial institutions. ~3-5 seconds Payment / Remittance Ripple Protocol Consensus Algorithm (RPCA) 2012 Cross-border remittances, inter-bank settlements 100,000,000,000 XRP (pre-mined) XRP
LTC litecoin Litecoin A payment cryptocurrency based on Bitcoin with faster processing capabilities. ~2.5 minutes Layer 1 / Payment Proof of Work (PoW - Scrypt) 2011 Everyday payments, micropayments 84,000,000 LTC LTC