Bitcoin Gold (BTG) traded up 0.9% against the US dollar during the 1 day period ending at 22:00 PM E.T. on October 10th. During the last week, Bitcoin Gold has traded 2.6% lower against the US dollar. Bitcoin Gold has a total market cap of $378.22 million and approximately $2.03 million worth of Bitcoin Gold was traded on exchanges in the last 24 hours. One Bitcoin Gold coin can now be bought for $21.60 or 0.00035696 BTC on cryptocurrency exchanges. Here is how related cryptocurrencies have performed during the last 24 hours: Get Bitcoin Gold alerts: Zcash (ZEC) traded up 20.5% against the dollar and now trades at $35.43 or 0.00058562 BTC.
Introduction to Bitcoin Gold (BTG)
Bitcoin Gold (BTG) is a cryptocurrency that stands out in the digital currency landscape due to its unique approach to mining and its commitment to decentralization. Launched on October 25th, 2017, BTG has carved out a niche for itself with its distinctive features. Proof-of-Work (PoW): BTG operates on the PoW consensus mechanism, which is a fundamental aspect of its design. *Equihash Algorithm: The cryptocurrency utilizes the Equihash hashing algorithm, setting it apart from other coins that use different algorithms. *Total Supply*: BTG has a total supply of 17,513,924 coins, which is a finite number, ensuring scarcity and potential value appreciation.
The Significance of Proof-of-Work
The PoW mechanism is a critical component of BTG’s infrastructure.
This algorithm is designed to be more accessible to individuals with lower-end hardware, thereby democratizing the mining process.
The Rise of Bitcoin Gold
Bitcoin Gold was created in response to the increasing centralization of Bitcoin mining.
Introduction to Bitcoin Gold
Bitcoin Gold (BTG) is a cryptocurrency that was created as a fork of Bitcoin. It was introduced to the market in November 2017 with the aim of decentralizing mining and making it more accessible to the average person.