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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
Fiat Stablecoin+1.84%$217.45B$132.25B
12 / 14
202
Icetea Labs+1.77%$17.83M$5.32M
9 / 4
203
Doge Chain Ecosystem+1.71%$11.17M$1.70M
7 / 3
204
Yearn Partnerships+1.71%$437.36M$81.82M
6 / 2
205
Virtuals Protocol Ecosystem+1.67%$1.67B$418.50M
47 / 25
206
Real Estate+1.65%$714.68M$100.48M
12 / 7
PRO/RIO/--
207
Canto Ecosystem+1.63%$11.18B$1.64B
5 / 2
208
MultiversX Ecosystem+1.63%$630.18M$37.31M
32 / 6
209
Entertainment+1.60%$3.13B$683.42M
52 / 34
210
Marketplace+1.56%$134.32B$3.39B
86 / 28
211
Cosmos Ecosystem+1.53%$9.29B$1.13B
50 / 17
FET/TIA/--
212
CMC Labs+1.53%$46.52M$4.47M
5 / 1
213
Celo Ecosystem+1.43%$10.94B$1.61B
21 / 9
214
Centralized Exchange (CEX) Token+1.42%$123.19B$2.47B
41 / 13
LEO/BGB/--
215
Cybersecurity+1.42%$186.86M$15.86M
11 / 6
216
XDC Ecosystem+1.41%$1.24B$49.68M
8 / 10
217
Soccer+1.41%$146.43M$49.15M
15 / 3
218
Toncoin Ecosystem+1.40%$23.94B$910.10M
79 / 41
219
PolkaFoundry Red Kite+1.39%$28.89M$6.07M
18 / 7
BLOK/--/--
220
Everscale Ecosystem+1.39%$23.49B$1.89B
8 / 1
EVER/--/--
221
Corn Ecosystem+1.30%$4.55B$98.90M
5 / 1
222
Marketing+1.26%$917.03M$293.62M
11 / 5
223
Exnetwork Capital Portfolio+1.21%$18.99B$1.20B
45 / 16
224
Velas Ecosystem+1.18%$14.35B$390.59M
11 / 1
225
Cat-Themed+1.18%$2.34B$655.75M
39 / 18
226
OKX Ventures Portfolio+1.10%$101.10B$10.83B
47 / 19
227
TRON Ecosystem+1.05%$28.22B$1.35B
26 / 10
228
Bitcoin Ecosystem+1.04%$2.25T$69.44B
91 / 43
229
Telegram Bot+1.03%$1.12B$260.25M
38 / 20
230
Genpad+1.02%$0.00$90,325.53
2 / 1
231
USD Stablecoin+0.96%$246.26B$154.93B
17 / 38
USDS/--/--
232
Communications & Social Media+0.96%$10.26B$1.36B
99 / 57
IOTA/--/--
233
Hacken Foundation+0.94%$17.92M$530,166.15
2 / 1
234
Stablecoin+0.93%$249.77B$155.14B
52 / 92
--/--/--
235
Seigniorage+0.92%$707.27M$54.25M
5 / 5
236
X1 Ecosystem+0.90%$3.20B$8.12M
1 / 1
OKB/--/--
237
DAO Maker+0.74%$191.19M$30.60M
18 / 9
238
EUR Stablecoin+0.44%$594.87M$86.78M
6 / 6
239
Kommunitas Launchpad+0.41%$8.03M$1.15M
6 / 4
240
Content Creation+0.37%$7.18B$830.80M
33 / 18
SAND/--/--
241
Trustswap Launchpad+0.34%$26.78M$1.52M
9 / 5
242
Media+0.23%$32.33B$1.49B
26 / 13
RENDER/--/--
243
BullPerks Launchpad+0.08%$87.53M$19.04M
17 / 14
244
Rollups-as-a-Service (RaaS)+0.01%$349.11M$41.63M
2 / 2
245
Friend Tech0.00%$0.00$0.00
1 / 1
FOO/--/--
246
Aave Tokens0.00%$0.00$0.00
0 / 0
--/--/--
247
E-commerce-0.07%$59.93M$4.01M
9 / 5
248
DeFi 2.0-0.20%$710.70M$27.88M
11 / 3
249
Alleged SEC Securities-0.20%$268.91B$10.84B
31 / 10
ADA/--/--
250
Poolz Finance Portfolio-0.30%$26.00M$2.26M
10 / 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.