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Top 100 major cryptos
ОглавлениеYou can dive into the top 100 major cryptocurrencies and still not find the one you want to have a long-term relationship with. At this point, selecting cryptocurrencies that match your portfolio really becomes like online dating. You’ve got to make some decisions based on first impressions and then go on dates (start making small investments and do more research) to discover whether a currency is worthy of a bigger chunk of your crypto portfolio. Table 4-2 lists some options.
TABLE 4-2 Some Top 100 Cryptos as of 2021
| Crypto | Symbol | Description |
|---|---|---|
Litecoin (www.litecoin.org) | LTC | Created to offer faster block transaction times and cheaper transaction fees than Bitcoin. |
Algorand (www.algorand.com) | ALGO | Using a PoS protocol, ALGO was created for fast transaction times, efficiency, and low transaction fees. |
Bitcoin Cash (www.bitcoincash.org) | BCH | A peer-to-peer cash transfer platform with no middlemen such as banks. |
Wrapped Bitcoin (www.wbtc.network) | WBTC | A tokenized version of Bitcoin that runs on the Ethereum blockchain. |
Cosmos (www.cosmos.network) | ATOM | Offers an ecosystem of connected blockchains using the less energy-dependent PoS protocol. |
Polygon (www.polygon.technology) | MATIC | Can transform Ethereum into a multi-chain system and specializes in scalability. |
Internet Computer (www.dfinity.org) | ICP | An infinitely scalable and revolutionary network that can operate at web-speed. |
Stellar (www.stellar.org) | XLM | Helps financial firms connect with each other, and allows money to be transferred and stored. |
Filecoin (www.filecoin.io) | FIL | A decentralized version of cloud storage for digital files. |
VeChain (www.vechain.org) | VET | A decentralized supply-chain management platform. |
