Compare Bitcoin (BTC) vs Filecoin (FIL)

Bitcoin is the original cryptocurrency, launched back in 2009 and today it remains the largest cryptocurrency with a market capitalization more than double that of its nearest competitor. Whilst Bitcoin has less features than other cryptocurrencies, its robust security, fixed supply and fully decentralized characteristics have helped it retain its status as the king of crypto.

Filecoin is a blockchain-based peer-to-peer digital storage marketplace. You can rent out the unused hard disk space on the protocol created by Protocol Labs, INC. Protocol Labs, INC is founded in San Francisco by Stanford graduate Juan Bennet. Filecoin's protocol is a key improvement in decentralized internet by providing an option for cloud storage services in competition with big corporates.