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Cryptocurrency categories

We've compiled an extensive list of cryptocurrency categories to showcase the unique traits of each cryptocurrency. The categories are sorted by their 24-hour average price change. Click on any category to explore detailed information about the cryptocurrencies within it.

Name24h avg. price (%)Market cap24h volumeGainers/LosersTop coins
101
Tokenized Gold+0.63%$3.67B$130.06M
10 / 3
102
Nomad Capital+0.62%$367.42M$74.25M
3 / 3
103
Matchain Ecosystem+0.62%$1.66M$1.10M
1 / 1
MAT/--/--
104
EUR Stablecoin+0.60%$740.64M$35.94M
7 / 8
105
TokenFi Launchpad+0.57%$528.60M$36.13M
4 / 1
106
Fabric Ventures Portfolio+0.55%$2.19T$18.66B
9 / 9
107
Arcade Games+0.55%$125.49M$31.86M
18 / 15
108
USV Portfolio+0.53%$2.19T$18.50B
5 / 1
ALGO/--/--
109
Bittensor Ecosystem+0.53%$12.34B$263.22M
13 / 17
110
Sino Global Capital+0.52%$369.65M$18.22M
1 / 1
ZRO/--/--
111
Binance Ecosystem+0.50%$3.09T$83.75B
324 / 423
USDT/--/--
112
Icetea Labs+0.48%$7.02M$489,297.07
10 / 1
113
IP Memes+0.48%$1.29B$159.08M
15 / 15
114
BullPerks Launchpad+0.47%$34.49M$4.74M
14 / 9
115
2017/18 Alt season+0.43%$2.03T$15.65B
10 / 10
XRP/TRX/--
116
DWF Labs Portfolio+0.43%$48.26B$1.43B
62 / 94
TON/MNT/--
117
Tokenized Silver+0.42%$0.00$132,699.4
2 / 1
118
zkSync Era Ecosystem+0.41%$43.75B$1.17B
25 / 13
119
Restaking+0.41%$55.92B$107.36M
17 / 9
120
Everscale Ecosystem+0.39%$21.82B$443.73M
3 / 2
EVER/--/--
121
X1 Ecosystem+0.38%$2.33B$10.87M
1 / 1
OKB/--/--
122
EigenLayer Ecosystem+0.37%$72.72B$355.55M
20 / 7
WBETH/--/--
123
Lending & Borrowing+0.36%$5.69B$252.10M
31 / 31
124
Gambling+0.35%$298.99M$3.17M
20 / 12
RLB/TGC/--
125
Governance+0.32%$14.69B$1.14B
66 / 78
UNI/WLD/--
126
Stablecoin Protocol+0.32%$831.41M$441.44M
4 / 3
127
Parallel EVM+0.30%$1.09B$102.18M
3 / 2
128
Coinfund Portfolio+0.30%$6.61B$323.16M
9 / 6
129
Aptos Ecosystem+0.29%$21.82B$725.05M
19 / 14
BONK/--/--
130
Kadena Ecosystem+0.27%$9.40B$184.76M
2 / 2
131
Hyperliquid Ecosystem+0.27%$18.23B$274.58M
9 / 6
132
ETH 2.0 Staking+0.27%$29.30B$22.39M
4 / 1
133
Sophon Ecosystem+0.26%$635.56B$47.06B
3 / 2
USDC/--/--
134
HECO Ecosystem+0.26%$19.24B$546.99M
16 / 13
--/--/--
135
Movement Ecosystem+0.25%$98.56M$10.74M
1 / 1
MOVE/--/--
136
Near Protocol Ecosystem+0.21%$42.77B$1.32B
25 / 25
--/--/--
137
Kommunitas Launchpad+0.21%$5.56M$1.06M
4 / 3
ORT/FYN/--
138
Made in China+0.19%$169.92B$2.69B
12 / 15
BNB/--/--
139
Layer 1+0.17%$2.54T$26.50B
57 / 76
--/--/--
140
Made in America+0.16%$417.17B$11.41B
61 / 75
SOL/--/--
141
Wrapped Tokens+0.15%$41.20B$953.69M
12 / 11
--/--/--
142
Believe.app Ecosystem+0.15%$116,858.41$2.55M
3 / 4
143
Centralized Exchange (CEX) Token+0.15%$145.71B$1.95B
33 / 18
LEO/CRO/--
144
Runes+0.15%$258.36M$17.74M
3 / 9
145
KRW stablecoin+0.14%$0.00$46,045.95
1 / 1
KRWQ/--/--
146
Discord Bots+0.14%$68.80M$14.58M
3 / 3
147
Toncoin Ecosystem+0.14%$25.50B$380.25M
55 / 57
--/--/--
148
Tokenized commodities+0.13%$3.67B$131.28M
14 / 6
--/--/--
149
Fraxtal Ecosystem+0.12%$10.01B$209.52M
6 / 3
150
Transport+0.11%$14.87M$712,047.7
2 / 1

FAQ

Why are there so many cryptocurrency categories?

The blockchain ecosystem has grown into a thriving and diverse space. To help investors navigate different sectors, various cryptocurrency categories have been established. These categories can be broadly classified into four major types, each with several subcategories:

Public chain ecosystems: Includes Bitcoin ecosystem, Ethereum ecosystem, Arbitrum ecosystem, zkSync Era ecosystem, and more.

Institutional investment portfolios: Covers projects backed by firms such as a16z, DCG, Galaxy Digital, and Multicoin Capital.

Industry concepts: Covers concepts like Metaverse, DeFi, NFTs, Web3, DAOs, stablecoins, Layer-2, rollups, memecoins, play-to-earn, and mineable tokens.

Use cases: Focuses on real-life applications like gaming, AI and big data, sports, education, and more.

Is the number of cryptocurrency categories fixed?

No, the number of cryptocurrency categories is not fixed. As the blockchain industry evolves and new trends emerge, new categories are continuously added over time.

How is the total market capitalization of each cryptocurrency category calculated?

The total market capitalization of each cryptocurrency category is calculated by adding up the market caps of all the cryptocurrencies within that category.

How do cryptocurrency categories help with investing?

Cryptocurrency categories offer two main benefits for investors:

1. They allow investors to compare the performance of cryptocurrencies within the same category, making it easier to identify promising investment opportunities.

2. When certain sectors gain momentum, projects within the relevant category often experience significant market activity. Categories help investors quickly assess market dynamics and capitalize on emerging trends.

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