Any cryptocurrency other than Bitcoin. The term combines 'alternative' and 'coin' and covers a huge range of projects, from established networks like Ethereum to thousands of smaller, riskier tokens. Not all altcoins have real utility, so they vary widely in quality and legitimacy.
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