Primecoin

Primecoin

XPM
L1 Protocol Watch

Project Safety Score: 44%

Updated 5 days, 4 hours ago
PrimecoinXPM
24hr Volume$14
24hr Change-1.4%
Price$0.02918615
Coverage: 5 buckets · 100% resolved
Concerns raised - see Red Flags below
Scoring rubric: L1 / Protocol Coin - scored on network security, adoption, dev health, economic design, governance
Track
Record
73 BBB
100% · medium
Developer
Health
21 D
100% · medium
Network
Security
83 A
75% · medium
Social
Behavioral
59 B
50% · low
Adoption
& Liquidity
0 F
100% · high

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XPM Primecoin Details
Type
Cryptocurrency
Launched
2013
HQ
Unknown
Team
Anonymous
Smart Contract PlatformProof of Work (PoW)

Primecoin is a digital currency developed by Sunny King in 2013, known for its unique mining algorithm that discovers previously unknown prime numbers. It operates on a prime proof-of-work system, which not only secures the network but also contributes to mathematical research through prime number chains. This architecture is designed to be more energy-efficient than traditional mining methods.

The currency aims to support a sustainable mining market while ensuring a high level of security and maintaining scarcity akin to gold. Primecoin is noted for processing payment transactions at a speed significantly faster than the Bitcoin network. Its approach combines both financial and mathematical utility, distinguishing it from other cryptocurrencies.

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Market Stats

All-Time High$7.27
All-Time Low$0.0073
Total Supply50203940
Launch2013-07-07

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Developer Activity

GitHub stars⭐ 321
Forks82
Watchers59
PRs merged98
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