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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
Governance+0.06%$13.38B$2.03B
86 / 54
202
HECO Ecosystem+0.06%$267.12B$27.83B
32 / 17
203
Marketplace+0.01%$24.66B$1.69B
81 / 42
204
Friend Tech0.00%$0.00$0.00
1 / 1
FOO/--/--
205
Aave Tokens0.00%$0.00$0.00
0 / 0
--/--/--
206
Tezos Ecosystem-0.12%$373.45B$113.29B
7 / 4
XTZ/--/--
207
CMS Holdings Portfolio-0.12%$1.93T$77.87B
19 / 10
BTC/SOL/--
208
DAO-0.18%$23.63B$2.99B
106 / 73
OM/--/--
209
Oracles-0.20%$11.83B$1.15B
24 / 19
210
Fabric Ventures Portfolio-0.20%$1.86T$73.40B
10 / 8
DOT/--/--
211
Ferrum Network-0.20%$14.76M$4.27M
7 / 4
212
Move VM (MVM)-0.21%$11.96B$1.41B
2 / 3
213
Fenbushi Capital Portfolio-0.21%$12.57B$596.61M
10 / 3
ICP/VET/--
214
Centralized Exchange (CEX) Token-0.23%$22.68B$485.27M
30 / 23
BGB/--/--
215
Camelot Launchpad-0.25%$46,901.91$3.94M
3 / 4
216
X1 Ecosystem-0.31%$2.44B$4.84M
1 / 1
OKB/--/--
217
Media-0.33%$25.43B$1.19B
31 / 15
218
Lending & Borrowing-0.35%$5.05B$732.41M
36 / 29
KAVA/--/--
219
Optimism Ecosystem-0.36%$276.94B$104.42B
90 / 68
220
DeFiance Capital Portfolio-0.38%$7.27B$770.29M
8 / 7
AXS/--/--
221
Yearn Partnerships-0.40%$350.18M$81.88M
3 / 5
222
Yield Aggregator-0.44%$596.27M$141.22M
19 / 11
223
Scaling-0.44%$7.14B$686.95M
34 / 13
ARB/IMX/--
224
Polkastarter-0.45%$358.85M$40.02M
23 / 17
225
Moonriver Ecosystem-0.45%$233.25B$101.91B
14 / 15
USDS/--/--
226
Seigniorage-0.47%$601.34M$40.35M
6 / 5
227
Hashkey Capital Portfolio-0.48%$245.38B$26.00B
17 / 11
XLM/--/--
228
Inscriptions-0.48%$471.38M$151.18M
25 / 17
229
DeFi 2.0-0.50%$682.36M$34.17M
9 / 8
230
Atomicals Ecosystem-0.55%$0.00$174,853.23
5 / 2
231
Derivatives-0.64%$7.32B$413.07M
29 / 24
FTT/--/--
232
Kommunitas Launchpad-0.65%$7.58M$2.23M
4 / 7
233
Chromia Ecosystem-0.66%$215.41M$45.58M
5 / 4
234
Gambling-0.74%$263.69M$19.53M
18 / 18
RLB/BFG/--
235
Jump Crypto-0.79%$1.49B$261.08M
3 / 5
236
Kenetic Capital Portfolio-0.81%$321.92B$30.24B
32 / 15
--/--/--
237
Icetea Labs-0.82%$16.30M$4.22M
9 / 6
238
Alleged SEC Securities-0.82%$204.45B$10.03B
29 / 14
ADA/--/--
239
Yield Farming-0.91%$9.54B$1.18B
79 / 50
CRV/--/--
240
Celebrity Memes-0.94%$2.44B$711.58M
6 / 9
241
Near Protocol Ecosystem-0.99%$468.37B$128.60B
34 / 30
--/--/--
242
Oxbull-1.01%$54.96M$19.14M
4 / 5
243
Web3-1.03%$21.54B$1.56B
29 / 83
--/--/--
244
Options-1.05%$21.54M$4.72M
6 / 5
245
Prediction Markets-1.06%$335.37M$10.47M
7 / 6
246
Move To Earn-1.09%$173.83M$50.44M
13 / 10
247
Four.Meme Ecosystem-1.10%$130.29M$146.38M
3 / 5
--/--/--
248
World Liberty Financial Portfolio-1.13%$481.62B$128.48B
4 / 9
--/--/--
249
LedgerPrime Portfolio-1.16%$1.47B$78.60M
5 / 5
250
Binance Launchpad-1.21%$6.83B$1.26B
28 / 9

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.