Bankless Founder David Hoffman Highlights Surge of Two Bitcoin-Inspired Altcoins
David Hoffman, previously a prominent Ethereum advocate, recently spotlighted two altcoins he described as 'Bitcoin clones'.
David Hoffman, previously a prominent Ethereum advocate, recently spotlighted two altcoins he described as 'Bitcoin clones'. Bitcoin (BTC) is trading at $80,179.00, down 0.6% since this brief published. This is an original TLT brief based on reporting by Bitcoin Sistemi, with live market data added, as of Sun, 25 Oct 2026 11:00:04 UTC.
The rise of these altcoins could signal growing interest in Bitcoin-inspired projects, potentially attracting investors seeking alternatives to traditional cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum.
- David Hoffman identified two altcoins as 'Bitcoin clones'.
- Hoffman was previously a major Ethereum advocate.
- The broader crypto market is down, with Bitcoin at $80,646.
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- Bankless Founder David Hoffman Highlights Surge of Two Bitcoin-Inspired Altcoins — this brief
David Hoffman, the founder of Bankless and a former prominent 
Ethereum advocate, has recently turned his attention to the rise of two altcoins, which he described as '
Bitcoin clones'.
This shift in focus from Hoffman, who was previously known for his strong support of Ethereum, indicates a potential change in the landscape of investor interest within the cryptocurrency market.
The broader crypto market is currently experiencing a downturn, with the total market cap at $2.77 trillion and Bitcoin trading at $80,646, down 1.24% in the last 24 hours.
Ethereum, too, is down 0.98% over the same period, currently trading at $2,374.41.
The rise of these Bitcoin-inspired altcoins could suggest a trend towards projects that emulate the features of Bitcoin, potentially attracting investors looking for alternatives to established cryptocurrencies.
Since this brief published about 41 hours ago, Bitcoin (BTC) has moved from $80,646.00 to $80,179.00 — -0.58%.
The chart plots BTC's price: grey is the move before this brief published, the vertical dashed line marks the moment it published, the horizontal dashed line is the price then, and the coloured area is the move since — from TLT's market data (daily resolution). It shows what happened after the news, not that the news caused it; many factors move prices. Not financial advice.
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At today's peer-to-peer rate, 1 BTC ≈ ₦110.75M (about $80,179.00), down 0.5% over 24 hours. The naira itself trades about 4.2% above the official rate on the P2P market, so a Nigerian buyer's effective cost differs from the headline dollar price.
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Bankless Founder David Hoffman Highlights Surge of Two Bitco — questions & answers
What did David Hoffman say about the two altcoins?
Hoffman described the two altcoins as 'Bitcoin clones', indicating they may share similarities with Bitcoin's features.
Why is the rise of these altcoins significant?
Their rise could signify growing interest in Bitcoin-inspired projects, potentially drawing investors away from traditional cryptocurrencies.
What is the current state of the crypto market?
The broader crypto market is down, with Bitcoin at $80,646 and Ethereum at $2,374.41, both experiencing 24-hour declines.
How much is 1 Bitcoin worth in naira today?
About ₦110.75M at the live peer-to-peer (P2P) USDT rate, which is what Nigerians typically trade at — equivalent to roughly $80,179.00. The naira price moves with both BTC's US-dollar price and the USDT/NGN rate; use our Bitcoin in naira page for any amount.
Has Bitcoin's price moved since this brief was published?
BTC is down 0.58% since this brief first published — trading at $80,179.00 now versus $80,646.00 at publication. TLT re-checks this figure against CoinGecko and Binance every 15 minutes.
Which outlets reported this story?
This is an original TLT brief that synthesises reporting from Bitcoin Sistemi. It is not a copy of any one article — follow the source links above for the original reporting.
Original summary — not financial advice. This is an original TLT brief that summarises a development reported elsewhere and adds live market data for context; it is not the original article and reproduces no part of it. Follow the source link above for full details. Crypto is volatile and high-risk — always do your own research.