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MEXC Global: What is altcoin? Differences from Bitcoin Characteristics of virtual currency
Regarding virtual currencies (crypto assets), I will explain whether there is a difference between Bitcoin and altcoins (Ethereum, Ripple). Altcoin is "Alternative Coin" and means an alternative coin. So how is it different from Bitcoin?