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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
1
Sino Global Capital+22.50%$348.23M$329.56M
1 / 1
ZRO/--/--
2
Hospitality+12.50%$155.55M$9.23M
1 / 2
3
Social Money+10.08%$16.85M$3.04M
5 / 3
4
Avalanche Ecosystem+8.63%$507.38B$79.95B
100 / 206
5
Genpad+8.11%$0.00$72.74
2 / 1
6
Fantom Ecosystem+7.39%$191.86B$57.28B
55 / 115
7
Tourism+7.29%$156.29M$9.24M
1 / 4
--/--/--
8
Animal Memes+7.26%$1.24B$339.40M
9 / 45
9
Farming as a Service (FaaS)+6.18%$0.00$45.09
3 / 1
10
Polygon Ecosystem+6.00%$281.46B$69.95B
301 / 563
--/--/--
11
Account Abstraction+5.67%$3.73B$171.86M
3 / 7
12
Base Ecosystem+5.59%$111.34B$12.60B
200 / 473
13
BNB Chain Ecosystem+5.45%$149.91B$9.26B
1414 / 1331
14
TRON Meme+4.96%$72.74M$40.31M
13 / 17
15
LaunchZone+4.67%$4.70M$19,306.68
4 / 2
16
Three Arrows Capital Portfolio+3.65%$1.93T$36.99B
9 / 24
17
Arbitrum Ecosystem+3.55%$291.15B$68.69B
157 / 278
--/--/--
18
SEC Security Token+3.31%$0.00$0.00
22 / 4
19
Runes+2.97%$191.86M$53.88M
9 / 10
DOG/--/--
20
Ethereum Ecosystem+2.96%$427.32B$23.33B
1486 / 2151
stETH/--/--
21
Bounce Launchpad+2.90%$306.87M$536.56M
7 / 4
22
BRC-20+2.71%$285.05M$71.53M
25 / 25
23
Collectibles & NFTs+2.67%$44.06B$4.63B
246 / 218
24
Social Token+2.56%$594.49M$224.08M
10 / 22
25
Inscriptions+2.41%$511.57M$100.73M
24 / 23
WZRD/--/--
26
XDC Ecosystem+2.39%$144.85B$55.23B
14 / 7
27
Political Memes+2.30%$2.57B$578.89M
47 / 63
28
Startup Memes+2.25%$44.72M$56.11M
1 / 1
VINE/--/--
29
HECO Ecosystem+2.11%$13.77B$735.41M
21 / 21
30
DuckSTARTER+2.09%$5.61M$322,365.98
6 / 9
31
Memes+1.88%$48.15B$4.58B
755 / 1164
32
Reddit Points+1.87%$9.05M$77,806.2
1 / 2
33
Animal Racing+1.87%$9.11M$313,297.97
3 / 2
34
X1 Ecosystem+1.87%$3.13B$10.82M
1 / 1
OKB/--/--
35
Everscale Ecosystem+1.41%$225.63B$65.67B
7 / 5
--/--/--
36
Communications & Social Media+1.40%$816.25M$251.01M
17 / 19
37
Identity+1.35%$1.93B$135.44M
9 / 16
38
Circle Ventures Portfolio+1.06%$6.78B$246.04M
4 / 8
APT/--/--
39
Options+0.98%$21.31M$3.05M
3 / 8
40
Loyalty+0.91%$1.78B$85.26M
6 / 8
41
Coinfund Portfolio+0.86%$12.36B$551.56M
6 / 9
DOT/GRT/--
42
Rebase+0.79%$36.10M$605,589.2
6 / 4
43
Ferrum Network+0.72%$14.68M$4.34M
5 / 7
44
Protocol-Owned Liquidity+0.69%$148.59M$26.70M
5 / 3
45
Yield Aggregator+0.66%$628.42M$137.73M
9 / 21
46
Bitcoin Ecosystem+0.64%$1.70T$25.37B
31 / 64
BCH/--/--
47
Solana Token-2022+0.63%$3.38M$1.06M
2 / 3
48
Velas Ecosystem+0.60%$307.19B$20.85B
8 / 9
--/--/--
49
Aptos Ecosystem+0.49%$215.03B$65.87B
29 / 22
WETH/--/--
50
MetisDAO Ecosystem+0.39%$110.97M$7.85M
6 / 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.