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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
Tap To Earn(T2E)+2.13%$624.43M$347.76M
18 / 11
52
Polychain Capital Portfolio+2.00%$1.81T$137.17B
25 / 10
53
CMC Crypto Awards 2024+1.99%$63.16B$9.22B
4 / 2
54
Blockchain Capital Portfolio+1.97%$1.80T$135.90B
12 / 6
DOT/--/--
55
AI & Big Data+1.96%$22.97B$3.96B
202 / 138
56
USV Portfolio+1.94%$1.78T$133.80B
4 / 1
ALGO/--/--
57
Rollups+1.93%$3.35B$716.54M
16 / 4
58
Research+1.81%$23.52B$2.57B
9 / 11
ADA/CFX/--
59
TokenFi Launchpad+1.80%$539.83M$234.66M
2 / 1
60
Ethereum Ecosystem+1.78%$356.57B$65.70B
1312 / 1248
61
AI Agent Launchpad+1.75%$654.84M$259.32M
17 / 10
62
Huobi Capital Portfolio+1.74%$1.78T$134.02B
11 / 8
STX/--/--
63
World Liberty Financial Portfolio+1.73%$465.63B$231.30B
9 / 3
64
SUI Ecosystem+1.73%$8.74B$2.54B
45 / 26
65
Terra Ecosystem+1.72%$40.67B$5.43B
17 / 9
LINK/--/--
66
Social Money+1.70%$15.60M$4.83M
5 / 3
67
Smart Contracts+1.69%$335.42B$54.74B
99 / 46
--/--/--
68
Modular Blockchain+1.65%$5.20B$1.22B
12 / 5
OP/--/--
69
eGirl Capital Portfolio+1.65%$4.29B$851.64M
7 / 3
LDO/--/--
70
Three Arrows Capital Portfolio+1.65%$1.80T$136.39B
21 / 10
--/--/--
71
Intent+1.64%$262.26M$106.34M
5 / 3
72
Galaxy Digital Portfolio+1.60%$1.71T$103.95B
9 / 3
XRP/XMR/--
73
CMC Labs+1.57%$42.81M$10.47M
3 / 2
74
Layer 2+1.48%$7.15B$1.58B
31 / 13
MNT/--/--
75
Kenetic Capital Portfolio+1.46%$275.50B$54.62B
26 / 22
LEO/--/--
76
Discord Bots+1.45%$165.46M$70.79M
7 / 2
CGPT/--/--
77
Masternodes+1.36%$2.22B$284.92M
38 / 14
78
Real World Assets (RWA)+1.28%$42.52B$4.41B
75 / 54
HBAR/--/--
79
Sino Global Capital+1.19%$282.32M$135.87M
1 / 1
ZRO/--/--
80
Avalanche Ecosystem+1.18%$42.00B$7.47B
124 / 86
--/--/--
81
Fabric Ventures Portfolio+1.13%$1.79T$134.84B
10 / 7
--/--/--
82
Account Abstraction+1.13%$3.03B$510.89M
5 / 5
83
Marketplace+1.12%$108.20B$4.58B
50 / 29
BNB/--/--
84
DePIN+1.11%$13.28B$2.08B
85 / 67
TAO/FIL/--
85
Jump Crypto+1.08%$1.41B$423.95M
7 / 1
86
Alameda Research Portfolio+1.04%$1.94T$146.71B
35 / 22
--/--/--
87
Canto Ecosystem+1.01%$5.37B$1.37B
3 / 3
88
CMS Holdings Portfolio+0.99%$1.85T$143.75B
11 / 15
--/--/--
89
Bitcoin Ecosystem+0.97%$1.62T$91.44B
3 / 3
90
Decentralized Exchange (DEX) Token+0.95%$21.54B$2.58B
77 / 58
XLM/CRV/--
91
Wallet+0.93%$2.23B$360.47M
30 / 18
92
Paradigm Portfolio+0.93%$1.79T$134.64B
12 / 8
--/--/--
93
Standard Crypto Portfolio+0.92%$4.61B$1.02B
6 / 4
94
Binance HODLer Airdrops+0.90%$1.60B$873.49M
8 / 5
95
CMC Community Vote Winners+0.90%$81.69M$32.49M
25 / 21
MIGGLES/--/--
96
Storage+0.88%$4.17B$815.32M
23 / 18
BTT/--/--
97
Memes+0.87%$43.04B$10.38B
908 / 974
REKT/--/--
98
Interoperability+0.84%$6.37B$1.21B
42 / 27
99
Shima Capital+0.83%$53.00M$23.53M
3 / 1
100
Arrington XRP Capital Portfolio+0.78%$125.58B$15.66B
19 / 17
--/--/--

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.