Altcoins : hidden gems or outright scams

• Main Author: Tan, Teck Boon
• Other Authors: S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies
• Format: Commentary
• Language: English
• Published: 2021
• Subjects: Social sciences::Political science; Country and Region Studies; Cybersecurity, Biosecurity and Nuclear Safety
• Online Access: https://hdl.handle.net/10356/152647
• Institution: Nanyang Technological University

Altcoins have seen spectacular growth until recently. They are unsuitable for most people due to their volatile and cryptic nature. Because there is room for fraud, it is important to raise public awareness of the risks involved.