What is Dash
What is Dash Dash (formerly known as Darkcoin and XCoin) is an open source peer-to-peer cryptocurrency and decentralized autonomous organization (DAO). It features instant transactions, private transactions and a self-funded, self-governed organizational structure. Dash is a fork of the Bitcoin software and is referred to as an altcoin. Etymology The name 'Dash' is a portmanteau of 'Digital Cash'. History Dash was launched in January 2014 by Evan Duffield. It was originally known as Darkcoin, but rebranded as Dash in March 2015.