2 - Bytecoin Bytecoin is one of the original privacy coins and has been around since before crypto was cool. Some of the most successful currencies around are forks of Bytecoin, which is a testament to its popularity. Like many open source projects with a mission, people can rally behind Bytecoins cause, and do. Newcomers in the Bytecoin community are often surprised by the friendliness and helpfulness of the core supporters, which is a testament to the sincerity of the intention behind the project.