FAQ

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is HTMLCOIN and how does it work? 

HTMLCOIN is a cryptocurrency created to facilitate digital payments for goods and services but also a utility coin to aid the success of the revolutionary digital economy by powering the Althash blockchain platform for smart contracts, being the gas that powers its operations.  The name HTMLCOIN may evoke the legacy of “HTML”, the Hypertext markup Language behind most websites,but it is just our choice to express our idea of what model a decentralized digital economy should be based on.

There are  mobile wallets and desktop wallets created to allow users to send and receive HTMLCOINs and tokens built on our althash blockchain.

How does one acquire HTMLCOIN?

You can acquire Htmlcoin as a payment for services rendered or goods you sold. You can also Purchase Htmlcoin at any exchange on which Htmlcoin is listed.

You can also engage in peer to peer transactions by exchanging Htmlcoin with someone near you. Htmlcoin can be earned through mining.

What is staking? 

Staking is the process of actively participating in transaction validation (similar to mining) on a proof-of-stake (PoS) blockchain. On these blockchains, anyone with a minimum-required balance of a specific cryptocurrency can validate transactions and earn Staking rewards.

Does HTMLCOIN have a wiki?  https://en.m.bitcoinwiki.org/wiki/HTMLCOIN

Who controls the HTMLCOIN network?

The HTMLCOIN network is not owned by a single individual, the network is collectively owned by the Htmlcoin community. Anyone who owns Htmlcoins in his or her wallet is a stakeholder of the Htmlcoin network. 

 

Is HTMLCOIN really used by people?

Htmlcoin is used by real people . For example some members of  the  management team get paid  in Htmlcoin. 

How difficult is it to make a HTMLCOIN payment?

Htmlcoin payments are easier to make than debit or credit card purchases, and can be received without a merchant’s account. Payments are made from a wallet application, either on your computer or smartphone, by entering the recipient’s address, the payment amount, and then pressing send.

What are the advantages of HTMLCOIN?

  1. Low fees
  2. Security
  3. Transparency

Why do people trust HTMLCOIN?

Htmlcoin is open source and fully decentralized and thus is trustworthy.

 Is HTMLCOIN anonymous?

HTMLCOIN is designed to allow its users to send and receive payments with an acceptable level of privacy and security.

How to avoid losing my  HTMLCOINs ?

If the private keys/passphrase of the wallet are lost and can’t be recovered due to neglecting doing a proper backup, the lost HTMLCOINs remain dormant forever and cannot be accessed or spent. DO NOT SHARE  your private keys/passphrase with anyone! DO NOT store your private keys/passphrase  on vulnerable servers or email accounts.Write your keys/passphrase on multiple pieces of paper. When a user loses his/her access to his/her wallet, it has the effect of removing money out of circulation. Lost HTMLCOINs still remain in the blockchain. Unless the user recovers his/her private keys/passphrase, the actual access to the funds is lost FOREVER.

How are HTMLCOINs created?

New HTMLCOINs are generated by a competitive and decentralized process called “mining”. This process involves individuals that are rewarded by the network for their services. Htmlcoin miners are processing transactions and securing the network using specialized hardware and are collecting new HTMLCOINs in exchange.

 

Why does HTMLCOIN have value?

HTMLCOIN has value through utility and is accepted by the community as a store of value.

What determines HTMLCOIN price?

The price of a HTMLCOIN is determined by the market forces of supply and demand.

How much will the transaction fee be?

Default fees for transactions are 0.004 HTMLCOIN per average size transaction (Tx) of 0.35 kB  but users are encouraged to pay a small voluntary fee for faster confirmation of their transactions and to remunerate miners. Transaction fees are important to protect the network so users do not send transactions in such a way that it becomes overloaded 

.What if I receive HTMLCOINs when my computer or mobile device is powered off?

The Htmlcoins will appear next time you start your wallet application. HTMLCOINs are not actually received by the software on your computer or device, they are appended to a public ledger that is shared between all the devices on the network.

 

Which exchanges is HTMLCOIN listed on?

https://www.whitebit.com

https://www.bleutrade.com

https://ataix.com

https://app.stex.com

https://www.fatbtc.com

https://www.hitbtc.com/

https://blockchainfinancial.com/exchange

Who should I contact when I have a message to pass on to the team?

We are very grateful for your attention, please send your findings to [email protected]

What is Althash?

Althash is a Proof-of-Work/Proof-of-Stake hybrid blockchain with fast and secure transactions. While it uses the hashing function and the base layer of Bitcoin to create a secure blockchain and irreversible address mapping, it integrates Ethereum EVM, aka HVM, to run multiple Dapps/programs as a worldwide decentralised, failsafe and secure computer system, additionally making the creation of Ethereum based Smart Contracts possible.

The Althash blockchain allows one to effectively build ecosystems on its platform and to power them through HTMLCOINs.

Is Althash and Htmlcoin related?

Althash is the blockchain, while Htmlcoin is the gas that powers it. 

How can I access my HTMLCOINs if I changed my device? 

To access funds, you will need to download an available wallet app suitable for your new device and input your private keys/passphrase. You can also access through our Althash website at:  www.althash.com/old