What will happen to the oldest altcoin?

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its_laserSenior Member
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#1May 25, 2026, 04:01 PM
I’m betting that the price ratio of the oldest altcoin will end up around 1:100 compared to Bitcoin over the next decade.
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max365Newbie
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#2May 25, 2026, 05:52 PM
Wait, what? You can't just throw that out without explaining it more. This is kinda confusing for everyone. You might wanna clarify your thoughts to avoid off-topic replies.
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its_laserSenior Member
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#3May 27, 2026, 09:56 AM
I believe being the oldest altcoin gives it some edge, even if it's not huge. That historical significance sticks around for a long time.
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leo2013Full Member
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#4May 27, 2026, 01:59 PM
Come on, nothing compares to Bitcoin. It's proven itself and earned global trust. The price has just kept going up with no major issues.
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chriscoinFull Member
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#5May 27, 2026, 06:31 PM
Not so sure about that. I doubt there’ll be a stable balance between Bitcoin and older altcoins. Bitcoin's just way ahead, and many altcoins might fade away.
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greg2015Legendary
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#6May 28, 2026, 12:32 AM
If you're talking about the oldest altcoin, that would be Namecoin, right? But what’s the deal with that price ratio? It’s dead on most exchanges.
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stack42Newbie
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#7May 28, 2026, 06:13 AM
Oldest doesn’t mean better. New coins are out there solving real problems that attract investors. How many old coins are still relevant? Not many.
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MadChainFull Member
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#8May 28, 2026, 06:21 AM
Exactly. Bitcoin's performance is way above any altcoin. It has broader use cases and investors really trust it. The supply limit also helps Bitcoin's price.
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chad88Newbie
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#9May 28, 2026, 07:45 AM
Betting on the oldest altcoin sounds risky. Namecoin’s price ratio to Bitcoin is currently way higher than you expect. Like, it's about 1:78,600.
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0xHashMember
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#10May 28, 2026, 09:35 AM
If you think Namecoin's gonna hit 1:100, you’re dreaming. Bitcoin's growth will outpace any old altcoin, including Namecoin.
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alt_forkMember
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#11May 28, 2026, 12:26 PM
BTC is light years ahead of any altcoin. Historical significance doesn’t dictate current price ratios. It’s all about what’s relevant now.
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max365Newbie
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#12May 28, 2026, 03:58 PM
Yeah, I don’t think any old altcoin can keep up with Bitcoin. It’s just too strong and consistent compared to the rest.
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LuckyByteMember
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#13May 28, 2026, 11:08 PM
I doubt Namecoin will ever catch up. It’s at like 0.91 now and seems to be going down. Litecoin seems to have a better future.
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#14May 29, 2026, 11:28 AM
Totally agree! Namecoin's market cap is tiny now, and it's basically fading away. It’s not even in the top 800 anymore.
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#15May 29, 2026, 11:54 AM
People are forgetting about Namecoin. It was a decent coin, but interest just dropped. It’s not a scam, just not appealing anymore.
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0xHodlerMember
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#16May 29, 2026, 01:16 PM
If we’re talking about the oldest, Ethereum comes to mind. It has real utility and growth unlike Namecoin.
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max365Newbie
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#17May 30, 2026, 08:35 AM
I think you're all missing the point. Just because it was first doesn’t mean it’ll last. Coins need real utility to survive.
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maxoracleMember
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#18May 30, 2026, 01:30 PM
Yeah, the hype can only last so long. If they don’t have solid use cases, new projects will just take over.
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Hyp3rCh4inFull Member
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#19May 30, 2026, 02:19 PM
For sure! The market doesn’t care about who launched first. It cares about value and utility.
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WildWolfMember
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#20May 30, 2026, 06:23 PM
I used to mine Namecoin back in the day. It was fun, but times change, and it’s just not relevant anymore.
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