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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
201
DeFAI-1.78%$500.18M$302.35M
17 / 46
202
Fabric Ventures Portfolio-1.79%$2.42T$99.36B
3 / 15
203
Soccer-1.79%$151.65M$35.09M
6 / 12
204
Derivatives-1.80%$18.47B$1.94B
21 / 45
205
Galaxy Digital Portfolio-1.80%$2.15T$67.41B
8 / 10
XRP/XMR/--
206
Launchpad-1.80%$1.93B$333.52M
27 / 62
207
Toncoin Ecosystem-1.81%$18.23B$591.80M
30 / 82
208
Injective Ecosystem-1.85%$17.27B$1.49B
22 / 59
209
Gambling-1.86%$300.58M$2.57M
16 / 22
RLB/TGC/--
210
Hashkey Capital Portfolio-1.88%$427.73B$41.91B
12 / 25
ZEC/XLM/--
211
Tap To Earn(T2E)-1.88%$289.32M$60.36M
7 / 19
212
Nomad Capital-1.89%$499.64M$97.19M
1 / 5
213
Oxbull-1.89%$22.16M$4.23M
2 / 8
214
Coinfund Portfolio-1.92%$8.38B$727.22M
5 / 9
215
Ferrum Network-1.95%$7.21M$254,292.43
2 / 9
216
Linea Ecosystem-1.95%$35.30B$3.65B
12 / 23
217
USV Portfolio-1.96%$2.41T$98.48B
2 / 4
ALGO/--/--
218
Decentralized Exchange (DEX) Token-2.03%$33.62B$3.55B
24 / 63
UNI/--/--
219
Rebase-2.04%$30.14M$537,202.19
2 / 4
220
Elrond Ecosystem-2.06%$1.90B$74.76M
1 / 16
221
Gaming Guild-2.10%$369.75M$52.79M
3 / 11
222
Alameda Research Portfolio-2.10%$2.65T$107.87B
11 / 36
BNB/--/--
223
Kommunitas Launchpad-2.10%$3.10M$1.08M
4 / 3
224
Cardano Ecosystem-2.14%$30.05B$1.70B
16 / 37
225
Restaking-2.18%$57.17B$336.54M
6 / 24
226
Made in China-2.20%$174.97B$5.66B
6 / 24
TRX/MNT/--
227
Sharing Economy-2.20%$679.38M$1.50B
2 / 8
228
TRON Ecosystem-2.20%$38.68B$1.58B
11 / 24
BTT/--/--
229
Hybrid token standard-2.22%$95.81M$9.18M
3 / 7
230
Content Creation-2.22%$4.35B$1.07B
20 / 38
SAND/--/--
231
Rollups-2.22%$4.07B$971.48M
3 / 18
232
ETH 2.0 Staking-2.25%$30.24B$63.38M
1 / 3
233
DWF Labs Portfolio-2.32%$49.55B$2.16B
46 / 107
--/--/--
234
Social Token-2.38%$351.85M$45.38M
9 / 22
235
Camelot Launchpad-2.38%$3.34M$88,371.32
1 / 6
236
FTX Bankruptcy Estate -2.38%$2.67T$112.24B
3 / 19
--/--/--
237
Pantera Capital Portfolio-2.38%$2.57T$108.06B
14 / 36
--/--/--
238
PolkaFoundry Red Kite-2.39%$12.18M$1.43M
9 / 14
239
Binance Wallet IDO-2.40%$1.59B$2.03B
20 / 35
240
Retail-2.40%$28.49M$9.32M
1 / 4
241
EigenLayer Ecosystem-2.40%$66.94B$527.22M
5 / 20
242
DragonFly Capital Portfolio-2.43%$2.43T$99.63B
8 / 20
--/--/--
243
Prediction Markets-2.44%$374.64M$17.81M
3 / 8
244
ParaFi Capital-2.47%$7.74B$763.70M
2 / 11
AAVE/--/--
245
CMC Crypto Awards 2024-2.49%$90.58B$5.98B
1 / 4
SOL/--/--
246
Everscale Ecosystem-2.73%$24.02B$1.99B
1 / 5
EVER/--/--
247
Somnia Ecosystem-2.76%$772.69M$64.86M
1 / 2
USDC.e/--/--
248
Farastarter-2.79%$56,694.74$1,836.32
1 / 1
BEM/--/--
249
Pump Fun Ecosystem-2.81%$2.66B$714.24M
113 / 270
250
Chromia Ecosystem-2.82%$109.42M$39.04M
3 / 6

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.