Ghost Cryptocurrency is a privacy focused cryptocurrency and decentralized payment network that is based on a proof-of-stake consensus algorithm with incentivized operators. It was founded by John McAfee and launched on June 22, 2020. ^{[13] [10] [11] [12]}

Ghostcoin (GHOST) is a cryptocurrency.

Users are able to generate GHOST through the process of mining.

Ghostcoin has a current supply of 26,943,037.022.

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In the beginning, 12 new GHOST tokens are minted each block (every 2 minutes).

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6 GHOST are split between Ghost Veterans.

4 GHOST are split between stakers.

2 GHOST goes into a pool used for future GHOST development and growth.

GHOST transactions use a state of the art escrow pool to shield and erase the history of transactions. GHOST transactions are verified using zero-knowledge proofs. ^[13]

Users can help secure the GHOST network and earn a share of the transaction fees using the staking features for GHOST.

Becoming a Ghost Veteran requires at least 20,000 GHOST and is the best way to earn in the fees generated by the GHOST blockchain. ^{[13] [15]}

On June 28, 2020, Ghost Coin announced via Twitter that it partnered with crypto payment system ivendPay to deploy the coin in over 60 vending machines around Hong Kong. ^[15]

Ghost coin received criticism after it was accused of alleged plagiarism. The project is accused of allegedly copying and pasting from PIVX's white paper. ^[15]