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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
251
Velas Ecosystem+1.84%$20.76B$1.02B
8 / 2
252
Camelot Launchpad+1.83%$1.47M$100,207.62
5 / 1
253
Berachain Ecosystem+1.81%$35.31M$18.88M
3 / 1
254
Masternodes+1.80%$2.60B$184.88M
31 / 10
255
Scaling+1.80%$9.68B$618.59M
39 / 8
256
Binance Megadrop+1.78%$144.36M$38.08M
3 / 1
257
Options+1.74%$16.77M$207,352.16
5 / 3
258
Binance Launchpad+1.68%$2.97B$362.79M
29 / 6
259
Hashkey Capital Portfolio+1.68%$402.26B$24.28B
33 / 9
260
Fan Token+1.66%$218.69M$115.19M
37 / 6
261
Celo Ecosystem+1.65%$20.43B$2.03B
21 / 7
262
Oxbull+1.59%$15.14M$3.39M
8 / 2
263
ZEDXION Smart Chain Ecosystem+1.57%$187.43B$87.64B
7 / 2
264
Ferrum Network+1.56%$4.67M$181,570.07
7 / 3
265
DeSci+1.56%$509.07M$63.17M
27 / 7
266
OKX Ventures Portfolio+1.55%$77.63B$4.76B
55 / 20
267
Derivatives+1.50%$14.26B$787.70M
57 / 18
268
Zero Knowledge Proofs+1.44%$14.67B$1.32B
49 / 22
WLD/LIT/--
269
Sun Pump Ecosystem+1.43%$26.14M$8.20M
10 / 2
270
Yield Aggregator+1.43%$472.13M$57.58M
25 / 6
271
XDC Ecosystem+1.37%$87.96B$11.63B
13 / 4
272
Unichain Ecosystem+1.32%$107.05B$13.01B
7 / 2
--/--/--
273
Canto Ecosystem+1.28%$11.62B$1.25B
5 / 1
274
HyperEVM Ecosystem+1.23%$85.78B$11.78B
12 / 7
KHYPE/--/--
275
MultiversX Ecosystem+1.17%$190.46M$15.51M
33 / 3
276
IOU+1.16%$0.00$694,165.99
1 / 1
PI/--/--
277
Reddit Points+1.16%$7.39M$4,787.27
2 / 1
278
Animal Racing+1.14%$1.37M$52,155.13
1 / 3
279
Energy+1.11%$109.90M$16.70M
9 / 3
280
Jobs+1.09%$396,843.59$164,168.88
2 / 1
281
Prediction Markets+1.08%$420.92M$34.98M
11 / 3
282
BlueZilla+1.06%$2.97M$225,845.7
4 / 4
283
Tokenized Assets+1.06%$13.74B$1.64B
123 / 93
284
Stablecoin+0.97%$316.07B$104.36B
113 / 36
USDe/--/--
285
TRON Meme+0.95%$11.97M$7.99M
11 / 3
--/--/--
286
ONDO Ecosystem+0.93%$1.14B$234.96M
56 / 39
287
Fraxtal Ecosystem+0.91%$10.09B$841.59M
8 / 1
288
Media+0.90%$29.22B$721.72M
29 / 10
289
Internet Capital Markets+0.86%$405.29M$152.20M
33 / 43
290
Quantum-Resistant+0.85%$8.85B$705.89M
9 / 7
291
PolkaFoundry Red Kite+0.82%$9.31M$965,641.09
18 / 4
292
Tokenized Stock+0.80%$9.92B$1.14B
76 / 75
--/--/--
293
Entertainment+0.79%$1.35B$475.45M
59 / 30
294
Internet Computer Ecosystem+0.77%$1.74B$97.51M
17 / 4
295
Asset Management+0.75%$17.61B$105.53M
29 / 15
296
DN404+0.73%$117,344.9$0.00
1 / 1
SHEB/--/--
297
DuckSTARTER+0.73%$6.20M$107,090.19
5 / 2
COOK/--/--
298
Somnia Ecosystem+0.70%$924.54M$62.21M
1 / 1
USDC.e/--/--
299
Oracles+0.69%$12.97B$1.08B
30 / 9
300
Algorithmic Stablecoin+0.63%$971.97M$4.85M
8 / 2

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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