42-coin

World's Most Scarce Cryptocurrency

The world's most scarce cryptocurrency with a maximum supply of only 42 coins. Features hybrid PoW/PoS consensus, 42-second block times, optional stealth transactions, and zero inflation after mining completion.

Business Insider article about 42-coin showing it was worth more than Bitcoin

Cryptocurrency Features

Ultra-Scarce Supply

Maximum supply of only 42 coins ever, making it the world's most scarce cryptocurrency with unprecedented rarity.

42-Second Block Times

Optimized block generation every 42 seconds for fast transactions while maintaining network security and stability.

Hybrid PoW/PoS Consensus

Advanced consensus mechanism combining Proof of Work and Proof of Stake for enhanced security and energy efficiency.

Stealth Transactions

Optional privacy features with stealth addresses for anonymous transactions when privacy is required.

Technical Implementation

core

C++
Bitcoin Core Fork
Custom Consensus
Cryptography

consensus

Hybrid PoW/PoS
SHA-256
Scrypt
Block Validation

privacy

Stealth Addresses
Ring Signatures
Anonymous Transactions
Privacy Protocol

security

OpenSSL
Elliptic Curve
Digital Signatures
Network Security

Historical Significance

42
Maximum Supply
Most Scarce Ever
2014
Launch Year
Early Innovation
$∞
Theoretical Value
Ultimate Scarcity

42-coin made headlines in 2014 when it briefly became more valuable than Bitcoin due to its extreme scarcity. With only 42 coins ever to exist, it demonstrated the economic principles of supply and demand in cryptocurrency markets and pioneered the concept of ultra-scarce digital assets.

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