If we talk about the conventional terminology, then all the coins except bitcoin are altcoins. However, in my opinion, such coins as Waves, Ripple, Ethereum, Neo - are more than altcoins, they are independent coins. By this term, you put the ethereum on one step with any shit-coin. It is not right.
Bitcoin and blockchain were the first invention in this cryptocurrencies world. So Bitcoin will be always a Bitcoin and the currencies that are introduced after Bitcoin or as an alternative to Bitcoin is an altcoin. There is no problem here though some alts are way ahead of technology than Bitcoin but still they are Bitcoin's alternatives. 
Topic: Do you think that atl-coins are still "alt"? - page 2. (Read 853 times)
I think that bitcoiners will always call all other coins alt(ernative)s. That means nothing. Each coin was made for different reasons and I think that they can coexit. Not all of them only those who have a good developer team (+ vision) and aren't just copies of others.
As people have already stated, any coin that is not Bitcoin is an alt(ernative) coin.
I have a feeling that they have gotten more serious over the years and I think that we will be seeing some altcoins that are completely independent of Bitcoin in the future.
I have a feeling that they have gotten more serious over the years and I think that we will be seeing some altcoins that are completely independent of Bitcoin in the future.
I think that you could say that coins that move with BTC are kind of "Alt", but Ethereum and bitcoin prices are not always related, not to mention IOTA, that is going to eat both of them in a year.
a different case in my opinion when compared with dollar because for coins other than bitcoin all is altcoin because in the end altcoin will be made bitcoin
yes of course, altcoin is alts name from the word alternative coin, and bitcoin some will say is the king of cryptocurrency.
but I think in my opinion all coin was same
but I think in my opinion all coin was same
I have observed that the bitcoin fans are kind of jealous of the "alts" or simply despise them. I think that calling "alt" to ethereum, Dash, Monero and many others is no loguer valid. It is just like if the "dollar" was a true fiat and the Euro just an "alt-dollar"
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I have observed that the bitcoin fans are kind of jealous of the "alts" or simply despise them. I think that calling "alt" to ethereum, Dash, Monero and many others is no loguer valid. It is just like if the "dollar" was a true fiat and the Euro just an "alt-dollar"
I still think the name applies. Bitcoin was the first cryptocurrency. It also makes up 60%+ of all cryptocurrencys market capitalization. I do consider it a disservice to say all coins are alt though. There are only a dozen or so innovative and worthy alternatives to Bitcoin the vast majority of alts are just trash.
they sure are. only the very main stream cryptos can be considered "not alts" like bitcoin, ethereum, and maybe bitcoin cash
Altcoins will always be alternative to bitcoin . All digital currencies happenings rally around bitcoin because it is the first crypto coin and the most accepted. Most organizations and company accept it as a means of payment.
Altcoins are really the best alternative cryptocurrency and I believe they have the future that can change our live with their great technology. Bitcoin is powerful but we must not forget that altcoins also offer great development in a world of digital assets.
This is nothing more than a tradition and currently have no more sense. But who actually cares?
Yes they are still altcoins , theyare called alternative coins to bitcoins . Because they are competing with each other which will be the successsor of bitcoin in the future. They will remain as altcoins until there is the bitcoin. And altcoins in tge crypto world is important to those investors who want earn more profits. Bitcoin now is expensive to invest , that is why most investors prefer altcoins for investing.
My mom is a person far from modern technology, but even she heard about Bitcoin.
About other coins she does not know anything and does not understand how it works at all. She asked me a few days ago how bitcoin value is provided because it is hard for her to understand how this works and why people are ready to buy it at $15,000 for 1 coin. She heard about bitcoin in the news.
Based on this, it can still be said that all the rest of the coins except bitcoin are altcoins
About other coins she does not know anything and does not understand how it works at all. She asked me a few days ago how bitcoin value is provided because it is hard for her to understand how this works and why people are ready to buy it at $15,000 for 1 coin. She heard about bitcoin in the news.
Based on this, it can still be said that all the rest of the coins except bitcoin are altcoins
Altcoins will always be alternative to bitcoin . All digital currencies happenings rally around bitcoin because it is the first crypto coin and the most accepted. Most organizations and company accept it as a means of payment.
I have observed that the bitcoin fans are kind of jealous of the "alts" or simply despise them. I think that calling "alt" to ethereum, Dash, Monero and many others is no loguer valid. It is just like if the "dollar" was a true fiat and the Euro just an "alt-dollar"
Yes, in a way. Most people who are far from the world of crypto never heard the names of altcoins and even do not know what it is. All this fuss and hype around Bitcoin lets it staying #1 currency and all the rest coins come behind it.
I have observed that the bitcoin fans are kind of jealous of the "alts" or simply despise them. I think that calling "alt" to ethereum, Dash, Monero and many others is no loguer valid. It is just like if the "dollar" was a true fiat and the Euro just an "alt-dollar"
Yes, in a way. Most people who are far from the world of crypto never heard the names of altcoins and even do not know what it is. All this fuss and hype around Bitcoin lets it staying #1 currency and all the rest coins come behind it.
bitcoin was the first thats why others is alt
I dont think so. Technology updates always.Yesterday Gold, now FIAT, and tomorrow, it will be crypto currency. The same way now bitcoin, tomorrow it may be ethereum and the next day it may be some other like ELECTRONEUM.We cant just stick with bitcoin as it is was invented first.
Most people that don't like to call Bitcoin clones or coins that use bits from Bitcoins code with the term "Altcoin" are the ones lying to themselves and other people.
In whole all coins are called as cryptocoins, bitcoin being first of its kind have won the title and to differenciate it from other many coins which exist and more that will come in future people have grouped them as alternative coins.
I don't think this should be big issues as coins like ETH and XMR are already popular by their own names.
I don't think this should be big issues as coins like ETH and XMR are already popular by their own names.
I have observed that the bitcoin fans are kind of jealous of the "alts" or simply despise them. I think that calling "alt" to ethereum, Dash, Monero and many others is no loguer valid. It is just like if the "dollar" was a true fiat and the Euro just an "alt-dollar"
Alts will remain alts because of bitcoin. I have observed that the bitcoin fans are kind of jealous of the "alts" or simply despise them. I think that calling "alt" to ethereum, Dash, Monero and many others is no loguer valid. It is just like if the "dollar" was a true fiat and the Euro just an "alt-dollar"
Bitcoin fans are jealous? Yeah, i am sure everyone is jealous, especially because bitcoin price is 9000$+ and ether price is 500$...monero 150$ and so on. Bitcoin is number one coin, unless altcoin such as monero or ether replace it they will be always called altcoins. It looks like you are jealous because someone is calling your favorite coin altcoin.
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