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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
Tokenized Gold-0.05%$1.51B$49.61M
3 / 2
252
Bounce Launchpad-0.08%$269.32M$316.75M
7 / 4
253
DuckSTARTER-0.10%$14.99M$314,648.24
11 / 5
254
Research-0.26%$28.86B$1.58B
15 / 5
255
BlueZilla-0.28%$9.86M$347,607.05
9 / 4
256
Social Token-0.48%$616.45M$214.81M
22 / 10
257
E-commerce-0.49%$68.09M$5.68M
8 / 6
258
USD Stablecoin-0.54%$231.83B$97.32B
32 / 23
259
Polkadot Ecosystem-0.58%$10.73B$503.24M
37 / 23
260
X1 Ecosystem-0.60%$3.11B$16.87M
1 / 1
OKB/--/--
261
ERC404-0.69%$8.93M$3.66M
7 / 2
262
DN404-0.81%$1.74M$0.00
2 / 1
XTREME/--/--
263
Web3-1.03%$21.54B$1.56B
29 / 83
264
Farming as a Service (FaaS)-1.13%$0.00$63.4
1 / 1
MCC/MVC/--
265
Loyalty-1.25%$1.82B$65.43M
9 / 5
266
Hybrid token standard-1.47%$80.84M$8.57M
10 / 2
NPC/--/--
267
Gemini Frontier Fund-1.63%$40.45M$9.20M
1 / 1
268
Animal Racing-1.67%$9.13M$318,474.6
1 / 4
269
Reddit Points-2.02%$9.19M$82,172.05
1 / 2
270
LaunchZone-2.05%$4.52M$21,931.67
4 / 2
271
Elrond Ecosystem-2.06%$1.90B$74.76M
1 / 16
UTK/CRU/--
272
Fiat Stablecoin-2.08%$147.73B$85.06B
16 / 9
FDUSD/--/--
273
Sharing Economy-2.45%$2.06B$91.51M
6 / 6
274
Farastarter-2.79%$56,694.74$1,836.32
1 / 1
BEM/--/--
275
Jobs-4.36%$1.38M$383,337.23
2 / 1
276
Everscale Ecosystem-15.07%$226.16B$92.26B
7 / 4
WBTC/--/--
277
Transport-16.68%$0.00$1.23M
1 / 2
278
AVAX Culture Catalyst Collection-20.88%$135.36M$32.36M
1 / 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.