Many people have asked for simple side by side comparisons of PIVX. This post will be one of several to give you an overview of PIVX and illustrate several of its features and blockchain / distributed ledger technology mechanisms and how it compares to other cryptocurrencies today. In particular, this post will highlight the top three privacy oriented cryptos that all in their own way are not just advancing the security and privacy of transactions in cryptocurrencies, but developing their own unique ecosystems and solutions as well for its users.

Let’s take a look at the quick history of blockchain technology (starting with Bitcoin first) before we look at these three privacy-focused coins to explain why privacy (and the blockchain) matters, and what the differences are between these three projects.

Brief History of Bitcoin Bitcoin was the original ‘blockchain’ exchange model for the purpose or transfer/store of value directly between peers designed by Satoshi Nakamoto with the following features: