Bitcoin was released as the first crypto coin. After the success of bitcoin, several other crypto coins were released based on the same bitcoin blockchain, or variation of this blockchain. Altcoins was released with the hope that it will be as successful as bitcoin, or might even take over bitcoin. The prime motive of safe, fast, and hassle-free transaction of money is almost the same for all altcoins.
Although most of us crypto holders agree that bitcoin is the prime crypto above all others, most of us invest in alt coins for two main reasons -
- As a source of extra investment income
For security in case bitcoin crashes
Although it might look like the reasons are not so strong enough, the continuous growth of altcoins do prove the importance of their need.