Dino coins

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Dino coins are coins created until 2017. In crypto this is considered old, hence the name ‘dino coins’. More

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Quantum Resistant Ledger QRL $ 2.46
$ 29.51M
$ 29.51 million
+8.14%
Nimiq NIM $ 0.000826
$ 4.97M
$ 4.97 million
+2.72%
Decred DCR $ 20.09
$ 346.37M
$ 346.37 million
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Tether USD USDT $ 1.01
$ 186.09B
$ 186.09 billion
+0.23%
Single Collateral Dai SAI $ 1.00
$ 2.67M
$ 2.67 million
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What Are Dino Coins?

Dino coins are either:

  1. Legacy cryptocurrencies launched in crypto’s early eras (2009-2016) that are still traded today, or
  2. Newer meme tokens that use dinosaur mascots and prehistoric branding to build viral communities.

They span from “ancient” blue-chips like Bitcoin to cartoon T-Rex BEP-20 tokens released yesterday—united by the theme of survival or extinct-era nostalgia.

Quick Facts

  • Time gate: Coins older than ~7 years or block-height equivalents are often labeled “dinosaurs.”
  • Chains: Original dino coins live on Bitcoin, Litecoin, Dogecoin, Ethereum, etc.; meme variants mint on BSC, Solana, ETH L2s.
  • Traits: Old-school consensus (SHA-256, Scrypt), fixed caps, simple scripting, or—conversely—deflationary meme tokenomics with auto-burns and NFT side quests.
  • Cultural value: OGs carry battle-tested lore; meme dinos lean into Jurassic Park references, “roar” marketing, and bright green logos.

Legacy Dino Coins (Survivors)

Coin Launch Claim to Fame
Bitcoin (BTC) 2009 Original apex predator; still #1
Litecoin (LTC) 2011 Silver to BTC’s gold; Scrypt PoW
Dogecoin (DOGE) 2013 First meme coin; infinite inflation
Dash (DASH) 2014 Privacy + instant send
Monero (XMR) 2014 King of privacy (RingCT)
Ripple (XRP) 2012 Bank settlement dinosaur
Stellar (XLM) 2014 Fork of XRP; remittance focus
Ethereum Classic (ETC) 2016 Immutable DAO-war chain

Themed Dino Meme Coins (New Blood)

  • DinoCoin (DINO) – BSC token with T-Rex NFTs and “extinction-proof” burns.
  • RexCoin (REX) – Ethereum meme promising “king of the meme jungle.”
  • Jurassic Token (JURASSIC) – play-to-earn game where dinos battle for token prizes.

Why Collectors Like Them

  • Stability (legacy): Survived multiple bear markets; deep liquidity and exchange support.
  • Nostalgia & memes: Taps into childhood dino obsession and crypto OG pride.
  • Conversation starter: Easier to explain “digital T-Rex money” to newcomers than algorithmic stablecoins.

Challenges

  • Legacy tech: Old chains lack smart-contract richness; upgrades move slowly.
  • Meme dilution: Dozens of new dinosaur tokens launch weekly—most go extinct quickly.
  • Regulatory overhang: Older coins (XRP, privacy coins) still face lawsuits or delistings.
  • Low novelty: Traders chasing shiny L2 yields may ignore “boring” dinos for cycles.

Buying Tips

  1. Verify era: Check launch date on CoinGecko/CMC; pre-2017 = legacy.
  2. On-chain metrics: For meme variants, inspect holder count, locked LP, audit reports.
  3. Use hardware wallets: Legacy coins are phishing targets—store BTC, LTC, XMR cold.
  4. Diversify epochs: Blend ancient (BTC), mid-age (DOGE), and new meme (DINO) for fun exposure.

Future Outlook

Expect “Dino-Renaissance” narratives each halving cycle—OG chains adding DeFi via side-chains (Litecoin’s OmniLite, Dogecoin’s EVM bridge) while meme dinos experiment with NFT staking and metaverse “dino-villages.” Survival of the fittest still applies: only a handful will remain un-extinct in decade two.

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