What is ALTCOIN?

[malikusama]

I am a newbie, just want an overview of what altcoin is and how can we earn thorugh it?

[RoommateAgreement]

I am a newbie, just want an overview of what altcoin is and how can we earn thorugh it?

you can use google to find better answers and faster answers to these general questions: https://www.google.com/search?q=what+is+altcoin

but in short, altcoins are alternative+coins also known as alternative cryptocurrency which are altenate to bitcoin. you can mine and also trade them on different exchanges just like bitcoin (mining has many differences though).
generally since it is an open source community anybody can copy bitcoin or other altcoins code and make changes to them, or even start their own new project based on others and create a new coin.

[klarki]

I am a newbie, just want an overview of what altcoin is and how can we earn thorugh it?

Altcoin - is an alternative cryptocurrency (Bitcoin alternative).
Most of them were written in the same code.
You can earn by taking part in the campaign of signature or avatar. (as an option)

[GreenBits]

I am a newbie, just want an overview of what altcoin is and how can we earn thorugh it?

You serious fam?

[Enjorlas]

I am a newbie, just want an overview of what altcoin is and how can we earn thorugh it?

It just means 'crypto coins other than Bitcoin'. There are hundreds of crypto coins out there, each having their own unique features.

[Cboy]

I am a newbie, just want an overview of what altcoin is and how can we earn thorugh it?

Google is your friend.

[bitcoincar]

Altcoins are the alternative cryptocurrencies launched after the success of Bitcoin. Generally, they project themselves as better substitutes to Bitcoin. The success of Bitcoin as the first peer-to-peer digital currency paved the way for many to follow.

from google...

[raphma]

have you heard about google? it's a magical search tool, you should try it.

[Spoetnik]

It's a scam system to make money.