PotCoin (POT)
Launched in January 2014, PotCoin was one of the earliest cryptocurrencies for the marijuana industry. It was designed to solve banking problems for people looking to transact in legal marijuana. The currency was looking to capitalize on Colorado’s legalization of marijuana and even installed a PotCoin ATM at a marijuana dispensary in Colorado
CannabisCoin (CANN)
Another currency that came into being in 2014, but just a few months after PotCoin was CannabisCoin. It is a proof-of-work, peer-to-peer open source currency and like Potcoin was aimed at easing transactions for medical marijuana dispensaries.
DopeCoin (DOPE)
In February 2014, DopeCoin was founded by Adam Howell or ‘Dopey’, according to its website. Little is known about the specific markets that the currency serves except that its "mission is to provide marijuana enthusiasts with a modern and secure way of doing business for the 21’st century,” the website notes.
HempCoin (THC)
HempCoin also came into existence in 2014, although its focus is less on individuals using it to buy weed, and is instead designed to be used by the farming industry and medical/recreational dispensaries. HempCoin's website claims that the currency can be used to "facilitate transactions between marijuana farmers and the local dispensary shops" as well as purchasing gear and tools used for farming marijuana.
CannaCoin (CCN)
CannaCoin runs on a decentralized blockchain using Peer2Peer tech. The currency was developed in 2014 but transitioned to Proof-Of-Stake at block 370,000. Cannacoin, as described by its founders is "A group of cannabis enthusiasts working towards the future development of cryptocurrency applications related to cannabis production, seed production, extract production, glass blowing facilities, vape and dab station manufacturing, crypto development, and more"
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