History of Altcoins

1. 2011: First altcoin, Namecoin, was created to provide a decentralized DNS (Domain Name System).

2. 2013: Litecoin, one of the most popular altcoins, was launched as a faster and more lightweight alternative to Bitcoin.

3. 2014-2015: Many altcoins emerged, including Dogecoin, Ethereum, and Monero.

4. 2017: Altcoin market experienced significant growth, with many new coins launching and existing ones gaining popularity.

5. Present day: Over 5,000 altcoins exist, with new ones emerging regularly.