Primecoin is a cryptocurrency that was launched in 2013 by an individual or group using the pseudonym Sunny King, who is also known for creating the cryptocurrency Peercoin. Primecoin is unique because it utilizes a proof-of-work algorithm that focuses on finding prime numbers, specifically chains of prime numbers, rather than the traditional cryptographic hash functions used by most cryptocurrencies, like Bitcoin.
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