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===== Blackcoin ===== Blackcoin
((("Blackcoin")))Blackcoin was introduced in February 2014 and uses a proof-of-stake consensus algorithm. It is also notable for introducing "multipools," a type of mining pool that can switch between different alt-coins automatically, depending on profitability. ((("Blackcoin")))Blackcoin was introduced in February 2014 and uses a proof-of-stake consensus algorithm. It is also notable for introducing "multipools," a type of mining pool that can switch between different alt coins automatically, depending on profitability.
* Block generation: 1 minute * Block generation: 1 minute
* Total currency: No limit * Total currency: No limit
* Consensus algorithm: Proof-Of-Stake * Consensus algorithm: Proof-of-stake
* Market capitalization: $3.7 million USD in mid-2014 * Market capitalization: $3.7 million in mid-2014
*VeriCoin* ===== VeriCoin
((("VeriCoin")))VeriCoin was launched in May 2014. It uses a Proof-Of-Stake consensus algorithm with a variable interest rate that dynamically adjusts based on market forces of supply and demand. It also is the first alt-coin featuring auto-exchange to bitcoin for payment in bitcoin from the wallet. ((("VeriCoin")))VeriCoin was launched in May 2014. It uses a proof-of-stake consensus algorithm with a variable interest rate that dynamically adjusts based on market forces of supply and demand. It also is the first alt coin featuring auto-exchange to bitcoin for payment in bitcoin from the wallet.
* Block generation: 1 minute * Block generation: 1 minute
* Total currency: No limit * Total currency: No limit
* Consensus algorithm: Proof-Of-Stake * Consensus algorithm: Proof-of-stake
* Market capitalization: $1.1 million USD in mid-2014 * Market capitalization: $1.1 million in mid-2014
*NXT* ===== NXT
((("NXT alt-coin")))NXT (pronounced "Next") is a "pure" Proof-Of-Stake alt-coin, in that it does not use Proof-Of-Work mining. NXT is a from-scratch implementation of a crypto-currency, not a fork of bitcoin or any other alt-coins. NXT implements many advanced features, such as a name registry (similar to((("Namecoin"))) Namecoin), a decentralized asset exchange (similar to Colored Coins), integrated decentralized and secure messaging (similar to((("Bitmessage"))) Bitmessage), and stake delegation (delegate Proof-Of-Stake to others). NXT adherents call it a "next-generation" or 2.0 crypto-currency. ((("NXT alt-coin")))NXT (pronounced "Next") is a "pure" proof-of-stake alt-coin, in that it does not use proof-of-work mining. NXT is a from-scratch implementation of a cryptocurrency, not a fork of bitcoin or any other alt-coins. NXT implements many advanced features, such as a name registry (similar to((("Namecoin"))) Namecoin), a decentralized asset exchange (similar to Colored Coins), integrated decentralized and secure messaging (similar to((("Bitmessage"))) Bitmessage), and stake delegation (delegate proof-of-stake to others). NXT adherents call it a "next-generation" or 2.0 crypto-currency.
* Block generation: 1 minute * Block generation: 1 minute
* Total currency: No limit * Total currency: No limit