About NyanCoin
Nyancoin is a cryptocurrency based on Nyan Cat and was launched in January 2014.
Volume (24h)
$2.48K
-0.08 %
Total supply
69,420,000,000,000 NYAN
Max. supply
69,420,000,000,000 NYAN
NyanCoin (NYAN)
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Volume 24h$2.48K
NyanCoin (NYAN) is a fun, meme-inspired cryptocurrency based on Bitcoin's technology. It uses Proof-of-Work (PoW) consensus and can be mined, featuring the iconic Nyan Cat theme. NYAN was created as a lighthearted community project with active development.
Frequently asked questions
What is NyanCoin and how is it different?
NyanCoin is a meme coin featuring the Nyan Cat internet meme, similar to Dogecoin but with a cat theme. Unlike many meme coins, it has a functional blockchain, PoW mining, and an active community rather than being purely speculative.
How does NyanCoin's technology work?
NYAN uses Proof-of-Work (PoW) like Bitcoin, where miners solve cryptographic puzzles to validate transactions and secure the network. It's based on a Litecoin codebase with modified parameters for faster block times and a unique mining algorithm.
How are new NyanCoins created?
New NYAN are issued through mining rewards, with a capped total supply to prevent inflation. The emission rate decreases over time following a predetermined schedule, similar to Bitcoin's halving mechanism but with different parameters.
How to store and use NyanCoin?
NYAN can be stored in its official wallet or compatible Litecoin-based wallets. While primarily a fun community currency, it's accepted by some niche merchants and can be traded on select cryptocurrency exchanges.