Altcoins, short for "alternative coins," refer to any cryptocurrency other than Bitcoin. Since Bitcoin's inception in 2009, it has dominated the cryptocurrency market, often overshadowing the emergence of numerous alternative digital currencies. Altcoins were created to address perceived limitations of Bitcoin and to explore new use cases and technologies. Today, there are over 14,000 altcoins available, each with unique features and purposes, ranging from payment systems to decentralized

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The primary appeal of altcoins lies in their diversity and innovation. While Bitcoin serves primarily as a store of value and medium of exchange, many altcoins have…