Cryptocurrency is becoming more and more popular. In fact, many have been enlightened on what cryptocurrency is, how it works, and how to invest.

With numerous cryptocurrency emerging today, we have listed the top 3 most popular cryptocurrencies.

First on our list is Bitcoin

Created in the year 2008, Bitcoin was the first cryptocurrency which the creator is still unknown. Although, the creator goes by the alias of Satoshi Nakamoto.

Being the earliest cryptocurrency, it has the largest community of developers and investors supporting its growth. Furthermore, Bitcoin is very easy to purchase that even beginners can operate and is supported by top wallets and exchanges.

Lastly, Bitcoin is used by the major marketplace including Microsoft, Bloomberg,  Expedia.com, among many others have begun receiving payments in BTC.

Second is the Ethereum (Ether)

Ethereum or Ether is the second most popular and valuable cryptocurrency after Bitcoin. Etherium is created in 2015, seven years after Bitcoin was creation. Unlike Bitcoin whose creator is unknown, Etherium is created by Vitalik Buterin.

Etherium is a very popular platform for developing smart contracts which are considered as the next breakthrough in the world of cryptocurrency. Also, Ethereum gives a comprehensive platform for launching the (ICOs) Initial Coin Offerings for other different blockchain projects.

The third is the Ripple or XRP

Ripple was founded way back in 2012 with the purpose of making international transactions economical and reliable. It is also a very unique cryptocurrency as it is focused on one industry which is the International Payment Transfers.

Ripple offers a very different program compared to other cryptocurrencies where there is no major entity handling most of the coins.

The traditional international money transfer needs about a week. While Ripple transacts within seconds. Also, the fees are significantly cheaper when compared to what is priced by financial companies and or other cryptocurrencies.