Launched in 2014, Aricoin aims to make cryptocurrency simple for the public. Aricoin announced new features in 2020 that were designed to offer an easy gateway into digital currency, allowing the tipping of any social media user or website with just a username or a web URL. The key feature is that the receiving party does not require an account or address prior to payment. This feature allows Aricoin to open up digital payments and social tipping to an audience that was not reachable.