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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
51
Seigniorage-0.35%$583.81M$33.85M
6 / 5
52
Protocol-Owned Liquidity-0.40%$645.51M$22.05M
2 / 5
53
Kadena Ecosystem-0.42%$209.95M$22.07M
1 / 2
54
Corn Ecosystem-0.43%$4.50B$111.72M
3 / 3
55
Masternodes-0.46%$2.26B$141.00M
8 / 9
56
Everscale Ecosystem-0.48%$17.01B$938.46M
5 / 4
57
HECO Ecosystem-0.55%$13.22B$1.33B
14 / 26
58
Tap To Earn(T2E)-0.59%$661.21M$224.34M
9 / 20
59
Wrapped Tokens-0.68%$25.17B$1.37B
4 / 14
weETH/--/--
60
Inscriptions-0.73%$312.05M$117.20M
17 / 30
61
MetisDAO Ecosystem-0.81%$96.37M$10.59M
3 / 2
62
E-commerce-0.82%$63.45M$2.41M
7 / 7
63
Reddit Points-0.83%$9.65M$77,089.94
1 / 2
64
Interoperability-0.83%$7.21B$973.67M
21 / 45
65
Marketplace-0.83%$116.37B$3.06B
55 / 61
66
Launchpad-0.85%$911.57M$99.84M
32 / 66
SUPER/--/--
67
Filesharing-0.85%$3.88B$622.59M
14 / 25
FIL/AR/--
68
Gemini Frontier Fund-0.86%$31.50M$9.89M
1 / 1
69
NFTs & Collectibles-0.87%$16.12B$2.40B
143 / 290
70
2017/18 Alt season-0.90%$1.88T$43.90B
4 / 15
71
Zero Knowledge Proofs-0.92%$4.89B$592.61M
24 / 32
72
Animoca Brands Portfolio-0.96%$3.89B$650.49M
17 / 61
73
Identity-0.97%$1.82B$177.54M
10 / 14
74
1Confirmation Portfolio-1.02%$1.91T$51.63B
1 / 9
DOT/--/--
75
Web3-1.03%$21.54B$1.56B
29 / 83
ICP/--/--
76
PetRock Capital Portfolio-1.06%$597.93M$73.95M
5 / 8
77
Entertainment-1.06%$2.22B$244.14M
31 / 54
78
DePIN-1.14%$15.22B$1.60B
21 / 25
79
XDC Ecosystem-1.18%$1.14B$43.01M
4 / 15
80
Doge Chain Ecosystem-1.22%$7.82M$2.47M
4 / 6
81
Marketing-1.24%$632.35M$64.19M
4 / 12
BAT/RLC/--
82
BoostVC Portfolio-1.26%$1.91T$52.08B
5 / 11
ETH/--/--
83
Polychain Capital Portfolio-1.29%$1.93T$53.38B
11 / 25
AVAX/--/--
84
Discord Bots-1.29%$182.26M$47.37M
3 / 6
85
Arbitrum Ecosystem-1.30%$46.77B$3.78B
97 / 247
86
Velas Ecosystem-1.30%$10.87B$234.14M
3 / 7
87
Smart Contracts-1.31%$376.53B$21.27B
54 / 91
--/--/--
88
MVB-1.31%$520.55M$55.64M
11 / 29
89
Tezos Ecosystem-1.33%$684.60M$19.57M
1 / 6
90
Storage-1.36%$4.73B$818.03M
14 / 33
WAL/--/--
91
Harmony Ecosystem-1.38%$18.19B$1.07B
8 / 20
--/--/--
92
Video-1.43%$3.09B$170.00M
4 / 9
AIOZ/--/--
93
Fenbushi Capital Portfolio-1.44%$13.41B$998.09M
4 / 9
VET/--/--
94
MultiversX Ecosystem-1.45%$481.96M$40.42M
9 / 31
95
Berachain Ecosystem-1.50%$27.08M$38,575.98
1 / 1
STRD/--/--
96
Oracles-1.50%$11.84B$780.74M
11 / 30
TAO/XYO/--
97
BTCfi-1.51%$663.73M$172.17M
3 / 4
98
Centralized Exchange (CEX) Token-1.51%$109.04B$2.01B
18 / 33
BGB/--/--
99
US Strategic Crypto Reserve-1.55%$2.10T$60.86B
1 / 4
--/--/--
100
Fabric Ventures Portfolio-1.56%$1.91T$51.76B
3 / 15
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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.