The term “альткоины,” or “altcoins” in English, refers to all cryptocurrencies other than Bitcoin. The term is a combination of “alternative” and “coin,” indicating that these currencies are alternatives to Bitcoin, which was the first and remains the most well-known cryptocurrency. Altcoins can offer different features, functionalities, and use cases compared to Bitcoin. Examples of altcoins include Ethereum, Ripple, Litecoin, and many others, each often designed to meet specific needs or to improve upon aspects of Bitcoin, such as transaction speed, mining protocols, or privacy features. Altcoins can be categorized into various types, including stablecoins, utility tokens, and security tokens, and they usually operate on their own blockchain or within the framework of an existing blockchain platform. The altcoin market is characterized by a high degree of volatility and a vast array of projects, which can involve both innovative and speculative elements.
Капитализация криптовалютного рынка снизилась на 11,7%, достигнув $3,16 трлн. Биткоин упал до минимума в $91,281, в то время как альткоины потеряли более 20% своей стоимости. Значительная ликвидация на сумму около…