Dimecoin

Halal Rating :
Comfortable
Last Price $0.00 Last updated:
Rank 998
1D Change -2.58 %
Market Cap $17.27m
Circulating supply 478,333,438,962
Maximum supply None

Crypto Overview

Categories
  • Mineable
  • PoW
  • Quark

Project Overview

Dimecoin is a peer-to-peer digital currency that was launched in 2014 as a fork of Quark. The project aims to provide fast, secure, and low-cost transactions for everyday use. It utilizes a hybrid Proof of Work (PoW) consensus mechanism with multiple rounds of hashing.

Intended Utility

The primary stated purpose of Dimecoin is to serve as a medium of exchange for small-value transactions, with an emphasis on microtransactions. The project claims to offer faster confirmation times and lower fees compared to traditional payment methods.

Actual Utility and Usage

Current on-chain data shows very limited real-world adoption and usage. While the project maintains an active GitHub repository, development activity has been sporadic. The cryptocurrency has struggled to achieve significant merchant adoption or practical implementation of its intended use case.

Token Distribution and Governance

Information about the initial token distribution and current holder statistics is limited and not readily available from official sources. The project's governance structure appears to be primarily controlled by a small development team, raising some concerns about centralization.

Technical Infrastructure

The project maintains basic blockchain infrastructure with some technical improvements over its original fork, including faster block times and improved transaction processing. However, there hasn't been significant technical innovation or development of additional features beyond the basic cryptocurrency functionality.

Crypto Impact

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