Ravencoin is a cryptocurrency created through a hard fork split in the Bitcoin code and released on the 9th anniversary of Bitcoin on January 3rd, 2018.
Ravencoin had no ICO, was not pre-mined, and had no coins held by the founders or developers prior to its launch. The main goal of Ravencoin is to create a blockchain optimized for asset transfer, allowing users to quickly, conveniently, and safely send and receive assets.
As of 2019, Ravencoin is ranked 42nd among cryptocurrencies in market capitalization.