Altcoins, or sh*tcoins, as they’re affectionately known to crypto natives, are any other crypto-assets other than Bitcoin.
Altcoins, or sh*tcoins, as they’re affectionately known to crypto natives, are any other crypto-assets other than Bitcoin. Many of these are used for smart contracts, privacy features, and utility tokens for certain platforms or services. Examples of popular altcoins include Ethereum (ETH), Ripple (XRP), and Litecoin (LTC).