The decentralized exchange of the future. Launching 2018.

A truly decentralized and secure cryptocurrency exchange powered by Plasma.

What makes Altcoin.io unique?

Imagine having the speed, ease, and UI of a centralized exchange, with all the security advantages of a decentralized one — that’s Altcoin.io.

What is Plasma?

Plasma is a smart contract on the Ethereum network which locks value and provides proof of locked value (i.e. tokens) to a sidechain. Once tokens are locked in smart contracts they become available for users to transact on the sidechain.

How does Plasma work?

Plasma reaches consensus using Proof Of Authority (PoA). In other words, an operator (i.e. an Altcoin.io main node) signs transactions and commits them to blocks.

Who introduced Plasma?

Plasma was introduced by Vitalik Buterin (Ethereum) and Joseph Poon (Lightning Network) in their white paper, Plasma: Scalable Autonomous Smart Contracts.

It’s time to decentralize.

Since 2011, dozens of centralized cryptocurrency exchanges have been hacked, with more added to the list every month. For crypto trading to flourish, we need a truly decentralized exchange that’s easy to use. Centralized exchanges are the weakest link in the crypto community and a chain is only as strong as its weakest link.

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Differences

Exchange control funds
hacks & server downtime
not easy to use
advanced tools
high liquidity

Centralized

user control funds
no hacks & server downtime
easy to use
BASIC & ADVANCED TOOLS
HIGH LIQUIDITY
TRADE DIVERSE TOKENS
NO SINGLE POINT OF FAILURE
BEAUTIFUL USER EXPERIENCE
COMMUNITY DRIVEN
ENGINEERED FOR SCALE

Altcoin.io

Decentralized trading

Our mission is to create a decentralized altcoin exchange built by traders for traders.
24/7 customer support

Altcoin.io promises a high commitment to customer support with 24/7 availability.
Secure against theft

Decentralized means you cannot lose your coins through hardware failure, lost credentials, or other negligence.
100% token control

User experience that enables our users to make trades faster and without worrying if they’re exposing themselves to risk.

Why are we using Plasma?

To innovate, you have to experiment. You need to try different things until you hit upon the one idea that beats the rest. to deliver the DEX of the future, we need a better solution.

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Smart Contracts Explained

Smart contracts connect the blockchain to the real world. They allow you to open your front door, turn on your washing machine, charge your electric vehicle, or send funds abroad — all without lifting a finger.

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Decentralized Exchanges Explained.

Decentralized exchanges have been around for some time. As far back as 2015, BitShares DEX, Coinffeine, and OpenLedger all claimed the coveted world’s first decentralized exchange title. EtherDelta, 0x, Kyber Network, AirSwap, and a number of others have joined the fray since. While they’ve generally offered better security, they’re far from perfect.

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“Virtual currencies, perhaps most notably Bitcoin, have captured the imagination of some, struck fear among others.”

Jamie Redman
Bitcoin.com
Altcoin.io’s wallet gives a cryptographic code confirming both parties have sent the coins, alongside a code declaring the settlement was complete much like a receipt.
Colin Harper
The Merkle
We’re excited to see what Altcoin.io has in store for the new year. It looks like they’re doing their best to provide an easier, more secure, and more accessible way to trade altcoins.
Alyssa Hertig
CoinDesk
Using Altcoin.io’s tech, developers can lock ether tokens in an Ethereum smart contract that specifies the funds will only be sent if an equal amount of bitcoin is sent to a bitcoin address during a specific time window.
Dylan Dedi
Cointelegraph
While many DEXs have bulky, complicated interfaces; Altcoin.io is working to make both a simple interface to quickly exchange crypto, as well as an in-depth, customizable exchange.