FairCoin is a decentralized cryptocurrency based on an innovative blockchain technology, which has been changed in July 2017 from a Proof-of-Stake protocol to a Proof-of-Cooperation (PoC) mechanism. Due to those improvements, FairCoin not only requires significantly less energy, enables faster transactions and provides a more secure network than other blockchain-based currencies but also introduces a certain level of trust and democratic values on both the human and the technical level. It has been built with a clear value set in mind to bridge economic gaps on a regional and global level. FairCoin was adopted and mainly used by the FairCoop Ecosystem, amongst others. Its aim is to be a is a powerful tool for a decentralized ecosystem of cooperative networks by providing independence from central banks, financial institutions, and governments due to its inherent technology. Compared to other cryptocurrencies, such as Bitcoin, its value is stable and frequently adjusted from the community by consensus.